Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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18016-6-III
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Rebecca K., a Minor
Minors' due process rights violated where sanctions, initiated without the proper proceedings, are punitive and based upon a finding of criminal contempt. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
99-1964
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Booth v. Churner
Order |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
18036-1-III
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Meneely v. S. R. Smith Inc.
Trade association holding itself out as entity setting industry standards for pools and related equipment owes duty of care to product users. |
Torts |
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May 9, 2001 | |
17699-1
|
Harting v. Barton
Professional liability standard for farmers is based upon local practice rather than statewide practices. |
Contracts |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-804
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Cleveland v. United States
Unissued video poker licenses are property under mail fraud statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25982-6-II
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Beckman v. Washington
Service of conformed copies of final judgment to nonprevailing party is not required by law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25974-5-II
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Boeing Co. v. Gelman
Board of Tax Appeals errs in issuing final decision without input of later appointed member |
Taxation |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-1030
|
City of Indianapolis v. Edmond
Highway checkpoint program aimed at detecting ordinary criminal wrongdoing creates unreasonable seizure in violation of Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
17471-9-III
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State v. Schelin
Defendant's proximity to loaded revolver when police enter home is sufficient to support allegation that defendant was armed with deadly weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25281-3-II
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Wells v. Olsten Corp.
Superior court has jurisdiction to review Industrial Insurance Appeal Board's denial of motion to vacate order closing worker's claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
17779-3-III
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State v. Beliz
State's peremptory challenges against female potential jurors is sufficient to show gender bias and merits reversal of conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25248-1
|
Raymond v. Robinson
Court errs in dismissing claim for lack of personal jurisdiction when factors establish that long-arm statute applies and specific jurisdicion exists. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25433-6
|
Stenger v. State of Washington
State agency had no duty to place violent child in restrictive educational environment. |
Torts |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25597-9
|
State v. Gardner
Causing disruption on police radio supports conviction for malicious mischief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25204-0-II
|
Skamania County v. Woodall
Land commission must use state law in determining if intent to discontinue is required to prove discontinuance of nonconforming land use. |
Real Property |
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May 9, 2001 | |
17744-1
|
Keller v. City of Spokane
Jury instructions should have clearly identified city's duty to maintain roadway in reasonably safe condition. |
Torts |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25254-6
|
Kelley v. State of Washington, Department of Corrections
When conduct of community corrections officer doesn't amount to gross negligence, Department of Corrections is not liable. |
Torts |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25637-1
|
American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance v. Osborn
Insurance company's damage appraisal that is lower than policyholder's does not constitute bad faith. |
Insurance |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25325-9
|
State v. Clowes
Defective jury instructions constitute reversible error and remedy for defective charging document is dismissal without prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25575-8-II
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Rafn Co. v, Department of Labor and Industries
Law holding contractor secondarily liable for industrial-insurance premiums for temporary laborers is constitutional. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 9, 2001 | |
25603-7
|
In Re Detention of V.B. v. State of Washington
Procedural due process does not require that state provide testimony by officer who initially detained person for civil commitment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
25167-1-II
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Hertzke v. Dept. of Retirement Systems
Superintendent's retirement is illegal because of written agreement to return to public school employment before retirement became effective. |
Employment Law |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
98-17122
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TCI Group Life Insurance Plan v. Knoebber
Amended opinion |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
B139818
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People v. Silfa
Because defendant knowingly waived his right to counsel, court committed reversible error in denying his motion to represent himself. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
B140274
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Schwartz v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Excess insurer breached covenant of good faith and fair dealing by failing to save proportionate share of insured's benefits for insured's claim. |
Insurance |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-35378
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Rifino v. United States (In re Rifino)
Amended opinion |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
01-0023
|
Arizona Dept. of Economic Security v. Leonard
Interstate Compact on Placement of Children applies to state agency placing child with out-of-state, non-custodial parent. |
Juveniles |
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May 8, 2001 | |
97-0306
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State v. Bocharski
In capital cases, defendant must be given opportunity to present mitigation evidence and trial court must consider reasons behind defendant's waiver. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
00-0540
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State v. Miranda
All elements of disorderly conduct by reckless display of firearm are elements of aggravated assault. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 8, 2001 | |
99-56718
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U.S. v. Baker
Amended opinion |
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May 8, 2001 |