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State of Washington v. Sanchez
Sentencing enhancement for sale of narcotics within 1000 feet of bus stop proper where bus stop designated by agent of school district.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
State v. Donahoe
Juvenile who stole car that eventually crashed into fence is liable for restitution because damage was direct result of offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Ahmann-Yamane, LLC v. Tabler
When company fails to prove that dismissal of petition based on attorney's mistake caused damages, dismissal of legal malpractice action is proper.
Attorneys May 15, 2001
Housing Authority of Grant County v. Newbigging
Eviction may be set aside when landlord accepted tenant's rental payment.
Real Property May 15, 2001
Drinkwitz v. Alliant Techsystems Inc.
Viewed as whole, employer's practices and policies indicate hourly rate employment entitling employees to overtime pay.
Employment Law May 15, 2001
University of Washington v. Allan
Wife of university professor lacks standing to seek declaratory judgment to invalidate university procedures for adjudicating disciplinary matters.
Administrative Agencies May 15, 2001
State v. Davis
Trial court has no obligation to raise question of racial prejudice when it is not requested by accused or his counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Haley v. Highland
Judgment tortfeasor's one-half interest in community property is subject to judgment if tortfeasor's separate property is insufficient to satisfy claim.
Torts May 15, 2001
Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington v. Washington
Provision granting mobile home tenants right of first refusal to purchase mobile home park is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law May 15, 2001
Cedric Kushner Promotions v. King
Order
May 15, 2001
Alabama v. Bozeman
Order
May 15, 2001
Tyler v. Cain
Order
May 15, 2001
Personal Restraint Petition of Stenson
Court rejects Sixth Amendment right to counsel claims and upholds death penalty of convicted murderer.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Brett
Attorney's failure to competently investigate defendent's medical conditions and to promptly seek co-counsel constitutes ineffective assistance.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Kim v. Budget Rent-A-Car
Car rental agency that left vehicle unlocked is not responsible for accident caused by car thief.
Torts May 15, 2001
Gentala v. City of Tucson
City's denial of civic events funds to organizers of National Day of Prayer did not infringe upon their exercise of free speech.
Constitutional Law May 15, 2001
Gieg v. Howarth
Car dealership that employed finance writer to sell automobile warranties is not exempt from overtime requirements.
Employment Law May 15, 2001
Estrada v. Speno & Cohen
Court does not abuse discretion by ordering default judgment against party that willfully, repeatedly and persistently disobeyed court orders.
Civil Procedure May 15, 2001
Albano v. Norwest Financial Hawaii Inc.
After default judgment of foreclosure is entered, subsequent truth-in-lending claim against mortgagor is barred by res judicata.
Civil Procedure May 15, 2001
Winter v. United States
Cause of action under federal statute has not accrued when plaintiff relies on medical professionals' statements with respect to cause of injuries.
Torts May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Matsumaru
Although defendant's actions were intended to evade immigration laws, state fails to prove his law practice was set up for that purpose.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Rowe v. Laidlaw Transit Inc.
Employer's compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act doesn't alter employee's exempt status under Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employment Law May 15, 2001
Cervantes-Gonzales v. INS
Amended opinion
May 15, 2001
Ingram v. Martin Marietta Long Term Disability Income Plan for Salaried Employees of Transferred GE Operations
Where disability plan doesn't give plan administrator discretionary authority in making benefits decisions, court must review decisions under de novo standard.
Employment Law May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Arellano-Rivera
Among other things, Speedy Trial Act is not violated once delay attributable to other proceedings is properly excluded.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Caro
Where dashboard VIN plate that is visible from outside matches registration and plate doesn't appear tampered with, further search for VIN not permissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Rodriguez-Hernandez
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Simmons v. Suthers
Order
Prisoners Rights May 15, 2001
Lucas v. Miami County
Order
Employment Law May 15, 2001
Jonathan F., a Minor
May 15, 2001