| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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45338-6-I
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Reddy v. Larr
Family court investigators performing court-ordered parenting evaluations are entitled to quasi-judicial immunity from civil liability. |
Government |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45727-6
|
State v. MacDonald
Court has contempt authority to enforce child support arrearages past child's majority and dependency. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45597-4
|
Mcallister v. Agora Syndicate Inc.
Negligence claim not covered under policy's assault and battery exclusion where negligence claim is based upon assault and battery. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45331-9
|
Summers v. Dept. of Revenue for the State of Washington
Judgment to extend tax lien is not void because court has authority to allow the extension pursuant to civil judgment statutes. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45475-7-I
|
Mcgahuey v. Hwang
Landlord's rental increase and utility fee meet the requirements of consent order issued in discrimination case. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45352-1
|
State v. G.S.
When information charges defendant with crime, but State presents no evidence that he did so, there is insufficient evidence to support crime charged. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45436-6-I
|
Good v. Skagit County
U.S. Court of Claims has jurisdiction over just compensation claim of landowner concerning county's interim use of railroad's right-of-way. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
45317-3
|
U.S. Oil & Refining Co. v. Lee & Eastes Tank Lines, Inc.
Loan receipt agreement between insured and insurer is like subrogation, but in contract not tort. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 26, 2001 | |
|
98-70529
|
Valerio-Ochoa v. INS
Amended opinion |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | ||
|
45015-8
|
Schultz v. Snohomish County
County Code provides two-step filing process for short subdivision applications. |
Government |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44867-6
|
State v. Reed
Court declines to recognize 'surveillance location privilege' because it violates accused's right to confront witnesses against him. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44924-9
|
State v. Turner
Theft statute construed in favor of accused when its language is ambiguous as to whether multiple schemes constitute separate units of prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
45125-1
|
State v. Harris
Community Corrections Officer's can make sentencing recommendations, and such recommendations don't breach plea agreement even when contrary to prosecutor's recommendations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44941-9-I
|
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. v. Alba General Insurance Co.
Third party insurers aren't relieved from liability if insured can prove settlements with other carriers are for sites other than those in present claim. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44902-8
|
Granite Beach Holdings LLC v. State
Implied reservation in favor of United States may not be found without evidence of congressional intent to imply reserved easement. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
45247-9
|
Firth v. Lu
Purchase of cooperative apartment unit is transfer of real property and must be in writing to be enforceable. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44969-9
|
Dwyer v. J.I. Kislak Mortgage Corp.
Mortgage payoff statement including miscellaneous charges has capacity to deceive reasonable consumers and violates Washington Consumer Protection Act. |
Business Law |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
45279-7-I
|
State v. B.A.S.
School's closed-campus policy is insufficient justification for searching student found in school parking lot without permission. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44838-2
|
Bowers v. Pollution Control Hearings Board
Agency properly balanced health risks with economic costs in ordering plant to reduce air pollutants. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
45192-8
|
Hwang v. Elwell
Landlord should receive possession of premises if tenant refuses to deposit rent due with court until resolution of action. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
S093477
|
Valero v. Superior Court (People)
Review granted |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | ||
|
45244-4
|
Samad v. Collins L.L.L.C.'s
Easement extinguised by merger doctrine can be recreated in subsequent reconveyance with express language. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
45163-4
|
State of Washington v. O'Neil
Search incident to lawful arrest is not illegal search and seizure where defendant is guilty of driving with suspended license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44834-0
|
State of Washington v. Tjeerdmsa
Mere fact that retained attorney is city prosecutor is not sufficient evidence to prove ineffective assistance of counsel of criminal defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
44974-5-I
|
State v. Haynes
Child molester may not withdraw guilty plea because when first requested no formal motion was filed and attorney conflict only possibility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 25, 2001 | |
|
E026619
|
People v. Castro
|
|
Apr. 24, 2001 | ||
|
44327-5-I
|
Fichtner v. Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co.
When insurance company pays maximum amount available under policy, there are no issues appropriate for arbitration. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 24, 2001 | |
|
S085410
|
People v. Trevino
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 24, 2001 | |
|
43778-0-I
|
Oscar's Inc. v. Washington State Liquor Control Board
Liquor Board's improper application of "knowingly" standard is cause for remand. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 24, 2001 | |
|
S090271
|
Teyssier v. City of San Diego
Review granted |
|
Apr. 24, 2001 |
