Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-3263
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U.S. v. Reed
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | ||
00-3289
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Palmer v. Sprint/United Management Services Co.
Order |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | ||
99-0412
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Paradigm Insurance Co. v. The Langerman Law Offices
When insurer assigns attorney to represent insured, attorney has duty to insurer, even if non-client, and may be liable to insurer for negligence. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
25440-9-II
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Heath v. Uraga
Representative of review committee has authority to disapprove building plan in violation of restrictive covenant. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
45929-5-I
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Axess International Ltd. v. Intercargo Insurance Co.
Federal maritime law does not preempt state law regarding attorney fee awards stemming from maritime surety bond claims. |
Maritime Law |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
24452-7-II
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State v. Cox
For speedy trial purposes, competency proceedings begin first time competency is called into question and end when judge enters final written order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
44769-6-I
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Personal Restraint Petition of Garcia
Mandatory attendance of inmates at substance abuse classes is constitutional because classes without religious content are available. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
25894-3-II
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State v. Jennings
Resentencing is proper remedy when sentencing court erroneously references higher standard range in imposing exceptional sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
45381-5-I
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State v. Krzeszowski
Prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms is a reasonable regulation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
47195-3-I
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Dependency of JH
Aunt and uncle with temporary custody of children lack standing to object to dependency action. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
46013-7-I
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Burg v. City of Seattle
Landowner's duty to prevent landslides limited to situations where owner has notice of hazard produced by alteration to land's natural condition. |
Torts |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | |
00-2286
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U.S. v. Swanson
Opinion |
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Jun. 20, 2001 | ||
69887-2
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Commanda v. The Honorable Christine Cary
Superior court may grant writ of review if district court exceeded its jurisdiction and defendant has no appeal or adequate remedy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
69535-1
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State v. Turner
Trial court isn't required to hold formal hearing to determine if defendant should wear restraints during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
69456-7
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Doe v. Gonzaga University
Jury was properly instructed and sufficient evidence exists as to defamation and invasion of privacy claims, among others, to sustain verdict. |
Torts |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
46813-8-I
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Olsen v. King County
County's failure to produce all documents used in granting special exception and requested by plaintiffs, violates Public Disclosure Act. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
46266-1-I
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Faulkner v. Racquetwood Village
In absence of control over common areas owner does not have duty to protect tenant from foreseeable criminal conduct on premises. |
Torts |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
25515-4-II
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Seattle Filmworks v. Dept. of Revenue
Film processing company's order forms are not advertising materials and subject to use tax. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
45671-7-I
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City of Mercer Island v. Citizens to Preserve Pioneer Park LLC
City council decision must be upheld when residents fail to show that decision violated Land Use Petition Act. |
Government |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
44510-3-I
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In Re Personal Restraint Petition of Capello
Petitioner's personal restraint petition granted when Department of Corrections cannot lawfully impose preapproved residence requirement on his release into community placement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
45374-2-I
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Kunkel v. Fisher
Plaintiff has no legal right to easement across neighbor's property because prior use is presumed to be permissive. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
69651-9
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State v. Hampton
Evidence did not support conviction for offering a false instrument for filing because no state law or regulation required filing the document. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
65267-8
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State v. Clark
Death sentence for first-degree murder is reversed because jury was permitted to hear details of defendant's previous conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
69416-8
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State v. Heckel dba Natural Instincts
Statute prohibiting deceptive spam e-mail does not violate commerce clause if non- discriminatory and local benefits outweigh burden on interstate commerce. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 19, 2001 | |
98-1569
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United States v. Mead Corp.
Customs Service's tariff classification rulings are not entitled to judicial deference since they don't have the force of law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 18, 2001 | |
19033-1-III
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Steinmetz v. Call Realty Inc.
'Letter opinion' containing findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment was sufficient to be considered final judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2001 | |
19000-5-III
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Luvaas Family Farms v. Ferrell Family Farms
Courts are required to modify arbitration awards that address issues parties did not submit to arbitration. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 18, 2001 | |
46238-5
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George v. Farmers Insurance Company
Prior use of vehicle was irrelevant to determination of coverage under homeowners insurance policy for incident that occurred during policy period. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 18, 2001 | |
24500-1-II
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White v. South Bend School District #118
Personal sick leave, but not shared sick leave, may be considered when calculating and awarding time-loss compensation. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 18, 2001 | |
45388-2-I
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Paul v. Alaskan Seafoods
Federal maritime law cannot prevent fishermen from recovering double their unpaid wages under state law. |
Maritime Law |
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Jun. 18, 2001 |