| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B141781
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People v. Gibson
Information in warrant was not stale where law enforcement surveillance established defendant's residence and magistrate had ample evidence of continuing criminal enterprise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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B145896
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Conservatorship of Ramirez
Professional conservators should not have been appointed for ailing women when competent relative was available to care for her. |
Conservatorship |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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G027331
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Santa Ana Unified School District v. Orange County Development Agency
School district entitled to property tax revenues despite failing to elect to receive funds prior to redevelopment project. |
Government |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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A091020
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In re Copeman
Laches was available as defense to payment of child support arrearages. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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B144386
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Walter, a Minor
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Aug. 13, 2001 | ||
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A090437
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Home Builders Assoc. of Northern California v. City of Napa
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Aug. 13, 2001 | ||
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E026412
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Jones v. Wagner
Partner had no obligation to make mortgage payment for defaulting partner in absence of agreement to do so. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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B140195
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Barnett v. Penske Truck Leasing
Prevailing party on summary judgment is entitled to sanctions if losing party failed to admit truth of matter ultimately proved genuine. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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B139140
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Hicks v. Kaufman and Broad Home Corp.
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Aug. 13, 2001 | ||
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D037272
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Barnett v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Potential for coverage under corporation's insurance policy exists when officers may have been acting within scope of employment when alleged defamatory statements made. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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H021901
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Grant v. Superior Court (In re Jacobs)
Peremptory challenge of judge may not be filed unless there is pending trial or hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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A089528
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People v. Pacific Bell
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Aug. 13, 2001 | ||
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S087265
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Conservatorship of Wendland
Review granted |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | ||
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45371-8
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State v. Silva
Criminal defendant who represented himself had sufficient court resources despite lack of investigator or access to phone. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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69753-1
|
To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins
Business failing to present actual immediate dispute in which it has a direct, substantial interest cannot bring action for declaratory relief. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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46372-1
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Foss Maritime Co. v. City of Seattle
Court lacks authority to dismiss case when case is noted for trial before opponent makes motion to dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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46227-0-I
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Estate of Spahi v. Hughes Northwest
Reversal of quiet title action due to procedural error will not defeat property interest of 'good faith purchaser.' |
Real Property |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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70575-5
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State v. McCormick
Minor guilty of felony harassment where principal discovered from classmates that minor had threatened to kill principal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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45364-5
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Harris v. Harris
Spouse who receives pension benefits in divorce settlement is not entitled to increase upon actual retirement. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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69613-6
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State v. Horrace
Police search of non-arrested vehicle passenger was justified where specific facts gave rise to objectively reasonable belief that passenger could be armed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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A083668
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Flannery v. Prentice
Attorney fees awarded by trial court belong to party, who can agree to give them to counsel as compensation. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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B138940
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People v. Turner
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Aug. 12, 2001 | ||
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46091-9
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State v. Ancira
Order prohibiting father's contact with children was not reasonably necessary to protect them from witnessing domestic violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46346-2-I
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State v. A.M.R.
Insurers entitled to reimbursement under Juvenile Justice Act. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46754-9-I
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Questar Microsystems Inc. v. Chelius
Continuing to work after company fails to pays wages will not constitute a "constructive agreement" to defer wages. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46151-6-I
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National Concrete Cutting v. Lumpkin Inc.
Concrete cutter who employs specialized equipment and tools is not provider of supplies but provider of services. |
Contracts |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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45441-2-I
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Personal Restraint Petition Of Mines
Procedural violation of failing to audio tape parole hearing will not warrant new hearing because Board's decision did not prejudice petitioner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46064-1
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State v. Jackson
When police arrest driver of vehicle, items of confused ownership may be investigated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46249-1
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Nielsen v. Port of Bellingham
Port is not immune from injury sustained on harbor float by visitor of tenant. |
Torts |
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Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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47635-1-I
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East Bellevue Community v. City of Bellevue
City and not community councils determine the necessary expenses of the community councils. |
Government |
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Aug. 12, 2001 |
