| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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46141-9
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State v. Robinson
Prisoner's motion is untimely despite sending motion through priority mail three days before deadline. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 29, 2001 | |
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46019-6
|
Braut v. Wierzbicki
Court does not abuse discretion in admitting photocopy of document when record establishes tenable basis for its decision. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 29, 2001 | |
|
45961-9
|
Northwest Line Constructors v. Snohomish Co. Utility District No. 1
Public utility is not required to submit installation work for competitive bidding because material is worth maximum of $50,000. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 29, 2001 | |
|
46056-1
|
Stein v. Geonerco Inc.
Warranty for home purchase requires that construction defect claim be resolved through arbitration. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 29, 2001 | |
|
S095327
|
People v. Harness
Order |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | ||
|
98-58595
|
In re Storm Technology Inc.
No enforceable license exists where debtor declares bankruptcy before right of recapture takes effect. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
99-0215
|
Files v. The Honorable Margarita Bernal
Superior court abuses discretion in granting special-action relief to man who offered undercover cop posing as prostitute money for sex. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45749-7
|
State v. Wheless
Search of vehicle in parking lot after owner was arrested in tavern is unlawful. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45578-8-I
|
Plano v. City of Renton
Park that charges fee for patrons to moor their boats overnight cannot claim immunity under recreational use statute. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45303-3-I
|
Estate of Jones v. State of Washington
In rape and murder case, jury should have considered whether State was negligent in placing defendant in minimum security facility. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45624-5
|
City of Kent v. Beigh
City lacks authority to conduct blood test on individual arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated even though breath tests are inconclusive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45728-4
|
Kamla v. The Space Needle Corp.
Space Needle is not liable for injury of independent contractor where it did not control any portion of his work. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45471-4
|
Bishop v. Hansen
Statute of frauds is not violated when real estate brokerage agreements based on commission fail to include listing price or date signed. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45573-7-I
|
Petrie v. Petrie
Court didn't abuse discretion in removing father as custodian of his childrens' investment accounts and as trustee of their real estate trusts. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
45621-1-I
|
Marriage of Possinger
Court has authority to enter temporary placement plan for child when it cannot presently determine what's in best interest of child. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 27, 2001 | |
|
H018424
|
People v. Tobias
Defendant not prejudiced by court's failure to give jury instruction that incest victim was accomplice to crime whose testimony required corroboration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
S095839
|
Rufo v. Simpson
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | ||
|
OOCA1067
|
Risen v. Cucharas Sanitation
Opinion |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | ||
|
44949-4-I
|
King v. Western United Assurance Co.
When full value is given, resale of real estate contract at discount is not usury if interest is not usurious. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45107-3-I
|
Hwang v. McMahill
Setting aside default against tenant who failed to pay rent was erroneous without proof of mistake, surprise, or excusable neglect. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
S085471
|
People v. Tobias
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
44931-1-I
|
State v. Williams
Denying time served credit to juvenile in group home whose freedom is constrained while on conditional release is not equal protection violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45176-6-I
|
State v. Kane
Criminal statutes and penal statutes in effect at time of crime's commission are controlling unless Legislature expressly states otherwise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
44987-7
|
Clemens v. Boeing Co.
Boeing Co. is properly granted summary judgment in contract action brought by employee. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
44889-7
|
Ockerman v. Dept. of Development
Public Disclosure Act doesn't require agency to explain delay in providing records that are not available within five business days. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45034-4
|
State v. Refuerzo
Suspect who flees from police on bicycle is guilty of eluding 'police vehicle.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45204-5-I
|
State v. Pogue
Court errs in admitting evidence of defendant's prior conviction for possession of cocaine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45314-9
|
International Assn. of Fire Fighters Local 46 v. City of Everett
Labor union is entitled to attorney fee award when only union, not the employees, is represented by counsel. |
Labor Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45689-0
|
State v. Howell
When accused is convicted of solicitation of delivery of cocaine, prior delivery of cocaine conviction counts as three points. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45511-7
|
Robinson v. City of Seattle
City's pre-employment drug screening is not narrowly tailored to safety sensitive positions. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 |
