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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
Booth v. Churner
Order
May 9, 2001
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 May 9, 2001
Harting v. Barton
Professional liability standard for farmers is based upon local practice rather than statewide practices.
Contracts May 9, 2001
Cleveland v. United States
Unissued video poker licenses are property under mail fraud statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 9, 2001
Beckman v. Washington
Service of conformed copies of final judgment to nonprevailing party is not required by law.
Civil Procedure May 9, 2001
Boeing Co. v. Gelman
Board of Tax Appeals errs in issuing final decision without input of later appointed member
Taxation May 9, 2001
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
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 May 9, 2001
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
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 May 9, 2001
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
Stenger v. State of Washington
State agency had no duty to place violent child in restrictive educational environment.
Torts May 9, 2001
State v. Gardner
Causing disruption on police radio supports conviction for malicious mischief.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 9, 2001
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 May 9, 2001
Keller v. City of Spokane
Jury instructions should have clearly identified city's duty to maintain roadway in reasonably safe condition.
Torts May 9, 2001
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
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
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
Rafn Co. v, Department of Labor and Industries
Law holding contractor secondarily liable for industrial-insurance premiums for temporary laborers is constitutional.
Workers' Compensation May 9, 2001
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
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
TCI Group Life Insurance Plan v. Knoebber
Amended opinion
May 9, 2001
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
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 May 9, 2001
Rifino v. United States (In re Rifino)
Amended opinion
May 9, 2001
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 May 8, 2001
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 May 8, 2001
State v. Miranda
All elements of disorderly conduct by reckless display of firearm are elements of aggravated assault.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2001
U.S. v. Baker
Amended opinion
May 8, 2001