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Hudson v. Condon
Three year statute of limitations begins tolling when claimant becomes aware of fraudulent modifications to partnership lease agreement.
Real Property May 13, 2001
Extradition of Artt
Order
May 13, 2001
Local Union I-369 v. Sandvik Special Metals Corp.
State court has jurisdiction over employee's claim to enforce arbitration provision of collective bargaining agreement.
Employment Law May 13, 2001
State v. Avila
Student's threats to teacher made to other students is sufficient to show intent where teacher learns of threats from others.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Wood v. Lowe
Trial court properly denies request for attorney fees, costs and sanctions for denial of an alleged public records request.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
Robertson v. State of Washington Liquor Control Board
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act does not pre-empt state cigarette excise tax and seizure laws.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
State v. Combs
Polygraph examinations of released sex offender must be limited in scope to determine compliance with community placement order.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Pederson v. Potter
Confession of judgment is 'final judgment on merits' for purpose of dismissing a claim based on res judicata.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
Johnson v. County of Kittitas
Surety may surrender persons released on bail if surety believes himself insecure.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Green v. Mcallister
Court may not reduce jury award when it concludes award is not result of passion or prejudice.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Mearns v. Scharbach
Divorce results in automatic revocation of spouse's designation as primary beneficiary of insurance proceeds.
Probate and Trusts May 13, 2001
State v. Baggett
Defendant's diminished capacity and manner of holding rifle support conviction of unlawful display of firearm.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Spence v. Kaminski
Restraining order, not based on recent act of domestic violence, is proper and violates neither state statute nor U.S. Constitution.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Gardner v. Gardner (In the Matter of the Estate of Gardner)
Children of decedent's first wife remain residual beneficiaries and second wife takes 100 percent of pension proceeds as surviving spouse.
Probate and Trusts May 13, 2001
Era Sun River Realty Inc. v. Tri City Association of Realtors Inc.
Realtor waives right to subpoena witnesses by failing to request subpoena, voluntarily electing to proceed without them and stipulating hearing was fair.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
Mabe v. The Honorable Richard White
Superior Court does not have authority to adopt Local Writ Practice Rule that is inconsistent with statutory directives.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
State v. Barnett
Two weeks of abuse does not constitute a prolonged pattern to justify exceptional sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Gemini Farms LLC v. Smith-Kem of Ellensburg Inc.
There is no justification for prejudgment interest where chemical company's negligence liability is far outweighed by its counterclaim for outstanding balance.
Contracts May 13, 2001
Dexheimer v. Cds Inc.
Court errs in allowing recovery of money damages when Residential Landlord-Tenant Act provides limited remedies, which do not include monetary damages.
Real Property May 13, 2001
Wright v. Jeckle
Doctor who marketed diet drugs may be sued under Consumer Protection Act.
Business Law May 13, 2001
In re A.M., A Minor
Parental rights may be terminated under Indian Child Welfare Act if evidence is clear, cogent and convincing.
Native American Affairs May 13, 2001
Robinson v. Avis Rent a Car System
Summary judgment proper when consumers fail to carry their burden at trial to show genuine issue of material fact exists.
Civil Procedure May 13, 2001
In re E.L.W.
Normal civil discovery rules apply in civil commitment proceedings of sexually violent predators.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
Bridgers v. Texas
Order
May 13, 2001
Hayes v. Mills
Order
May 13, 2001
Marriage of Erickson
Washington doesn't have jurisdiction over California child and spousal support orders and therefore can't decide forum convenience issues.
Family Law May 11, 2001
Svob v. Bryan (In re Bryan)
Summary judgment erroneous when court faced with genuine issue of material fact as to when complaint placed in drop box.
Civil Procedure May 11, 2001
People v. O'Hare
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 2001
Escamilla v. Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force
Administrative property forfeiture hearing is deemed commenced when claimant is notified that some stage of hearing will be conducted.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 2001
People v. Valentine
Threatened 'hardship' is not form of 'duress' for crimes of forcible oral copulation and forcible penetration by foreign object.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 2001