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Braut v. Wierzbicki
Court does not abuse discretion in admitting photocopy of document when record establishes tenable basis for its decision.
Civil Procedure Apr. 29, 2001
Files v. The Honorable Margarita Bernal
Superior court abuses discretion in granting special-action relief to man who offered undercover cop posing as prostitute money for sex.
Civil Procedure Apr. 27, 2001
Estate of Jones v. State of Washington
In rape and murder case, jury should have considered whether State was negligent in placing defendant in minimum security facility.
Civil Procedure Apr. 27, 2001
Clemens v. Boeing Co.
Boeing Co. is properly granted summary judgment in contract action brought by employee.
Civil Procedure Apr. 26, 2001
Summers v. Dept. of Revenue for the State of Washington
Judgment to extend tax lien is not void because court has authority to allow the extension pursuant to civil judgment statutes.
Civil Procedure Apr. 26, 2001
Dinh v. Salins
All discovery matters must be decided by arbitrator once case is assigned to arbitration.
Civil Procedure Apr. 23, 2001
State v. S.H.
Judge may impose sanctions where there is express finding of bad faith in preserving judicial economy.
Civil Procedure Apr. 23, 2001
Pickett v. Bebchick
Choice of law improper basis to deny class certification when claimants' suit is based on contract that provides Washington law controls.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Lakeview Boulevard v. Apartment Sales Corp.
The six-year construction statute of repose bars claims brought by condominium association against construction contractors.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
In re Gordon
Commitment as sexually violent predator appropriate despite individual's ineligibility for confinement under different mental health law.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Charles Raymond Southerland v. Granite State Insurance Co.
Order
Civil Procedure Apr. 20, 2001
Ortiz v. Fibreboard Corp.
When certifying a contested class under a limited fund theory, the funds must be limited by more than an agreement between the parties.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Lewis v. Superior Court (Green)
Opportunity for oral argument isn't required where peremptory writ of mandate or prohibition is properly issued in first instance.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Itin v. Ungar
Plaintiff seeking to recover damages and costs under Stolen Property statute need not prove defendant convicted of theft crime.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Boryla v. Pash
Trial court is not required to enter award of interest on actual costs from date of original cost award.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
In re the Detention of CW
Six hour time limit to evaluate patients for mental commitment does not start until hospital determines evaluation is necessary.
Civil Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
Wiley v. Rehak
Trial court lacks discretion to allow untimely amendment of notice for trial de novo of arbitration decision.
Civil Procedure Apr. 15, 2001
Marshall v. Price
Order
Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 2001
Myers v. The Bennett Law Offices
Court errs in refusing to place locus of injury in Nevada and thereby dismissing actions for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2001
Pincay v. Andrews
Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act statute of limitations begins when plaintiff has received written disclosure of alleged injury.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2001
Gilbert v. Master Washer & Stamping Co.
Attorney that is represented by other members of his law firm may recover attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Apr. 8, 2001
Whitlock Construction Inc. v. Glickman
Order
Civil Procedure Apr. 4, 2001
Town of Tortolita v. Napolitano
Court's refusal to grant modification of preliminary injunction does not violate town's due process rights.
Civil Procedure Apr. 2, 2001
Powell v. Spear
Order
Civil Procedure Mar. 28, 2001
U.S. v. Gomex-Olivas
Order
Civil Procedure Mar. 28, 2001
Abdelsamed v. State of Colorado
Opinion
Civil Procedure Mar. 27, 2001
Vega v. Sullivan
In awarding attorney and expert witness fees, court was correct in comparing arbitration award versus jury verdict including taxable costs.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2001
Michelson v. Enrich International, Inc.
Order
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2001
Semtek International Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Dismissal of federal diversity claim for untimeliness requires dismissal of parallel state claim based on res judicata.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2001
Semtek International Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
California federal court's dismissal of suit 'on the merits' based on statute of limitations doesn't necessarily have claim-preclusive effect in another state.
Civil Procedure Mar. 20, 2001