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Henry v. Bitar
Supersedeas bond that does not specify whether in satisfaction of money judgment or property rights in general leaves such factual determination to court. 		Real Property May 3, 2001
R.J., A Minor
Court exceeds its authority by ruling that DSHS cannot terminate voluntary placement agreement with specific placement. 		Family Law May 3, 2001
Miles v. Children's Hospital
Order of dependency based on parents' abuse and neglect is final judgments that cannot be relitigated. 		Civil Procedure May 3, 2001
Williams-Batchelder v. Quasim
Revocation of day care license for failure to reside on premises justifies subsequent denial of adult home license. 		Administrative Agencies May 3, 2001
Koncicky v. Sekac
Interpleader plaintiff in dispute over earnest money is liable for attorney fees where she actively asserts interest in money. 		Civil Procedure May 3, 2001
Moldt v. Tacoma School Dist. #10
Teacher's hired to cure shortage of substitute teachers are 'replacement' employees and thus are not entitled to continual contractual rights. 		Contracts May 3, 2001
Washington v. Paul
Accused had sufficient understanding of standard range he was facing when plea agreement entered. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2001
State v. Turner
Sufficient evidence of constructive possession exists for crime of unlawfully possessing firearm where owner has control of vehicle and knows firearm inside. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2001
Subia v. Dept. of Corrections
Employer allowed to introduce polygraph as evidence to prove nondiscriminatory reason for putting employee on administrative leave. 		Employment Law May 3, 2001
State v. Sutherland
Defendant's felony hit and run conviction is dismissed because state failed to allege knowledge element in charging document. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2001
State v. Moses
Defendant may be prosecuted by both State and tribe for offense committed outside of tribe's territory. 		Native American Affairs May 3, 2001
State v. Smith
Routine court congestion isn't unavoidable or unforseeable, as such it is insufficient cause to extend trial date beyond requirement for speedy trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2001
Danzer v. Dept. of Labor and Industries
Agency's failure to satisfy statute of limitations does not eliminate safety citation against employer. 		Administrative Agencies May 3, 2001
Pulich v. Dame
Plaintiff who prevails before arbitrator, but loses at trial, cannot challenge trial judgment based on failure to file proof of service. 		Civil Procedure May 2, 2001
City of Spokane & Wheelabrator Spokane v. Dl & i
Work to maintain privately operated city facility is public work and subject to statutory prevailing wage requirements. 		Government May 2, 2001
Nielson v. Eisenhower & Carlson
In legal malpractice action, trial court properly applies 'but for' test to proximate cause element. 		Civil Procedure May 2, 2001
State v. Bottrell
Evidence of post traumatic stress disorder should have been admitted to show defendant did not have intent to commit murder. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
Sunderland v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Messenger's sworn attestation is not required to prove service by delivery. 		Civil Procedure May 2, 2001
State v. Pineda
Manslaughter charge dismissed when prosecution fails to prove that a crime was committed. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
Shellenbarger v. Brigman
Failure to inform patient of early signs of lung disease establishes breach of duty and proximate cause in medical malpractice action. 		Torts May 2, 2001
Williams v. Thurston County
Plaintiff must establish special relationship exception to public duty doctrine to pursue negligence action against county. 		Torts May 2, 2001
Hildahl v. Bringolf
Individual entitled to immunity under Industrial Insurance Act when that individual is not worker's employer within the meaning of the Act. 		Employment Law May 2, 2001
State v. Green
Information charging bail jumping doesn't satisfy due process when document only references underlying offense by cause number. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
Tumwater Police Officers Guild v. Employment Security Dept.
Police officers are not eligible to participate in firemen's retirement plan merely because city had paid contributions on their behalf. 		Employment Law May 2, 2001
State v. Porter
Search of vehicle without warrant conducted some distance from location of arrest violates Washington Constitution. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
Litowitz v. Litowitz
Contract with egg donor does not entitle wife to control embryos against husband's wishes after their divorce. 		Family Law May 2, 2001
Washington v. Williams
State makes comments that effectively advocate exceptional sentence, thereby violating plea agreement to recommend sentence within standard range. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
Rose v. Fritz
Plaintiff in wrongful death action who was not appointed as personal representative must show excusable neglect to overturn final judgment. 		Torts May 2, 2001
State v. Johnson
Police officer's objectively reasonable belief that someone in home may need assistance is sufficient basis for entry into home without warrant. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
State v. Johnson
Defendant's consent to search was valid even though police officers already had search warrant. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2001
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