| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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68141-4
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Allstate Insurance Co. v. King
Homeowner's insurance does not cover injuries inflicted by policyholder who fatally shot neighbors. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 30, 2001 | |
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66686-5
|
In re Brown
Conviction and death sentence affirmed where petitioner did not show ineffective assistance of counsel, new evidence or constitutional violations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
19114-1-III
|
Brown v. Hauge
Landlord has no duty to change height of doorsill when it is not unsafe condition. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
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19379-9
|
Hauf v. Johnston
Successor in sellers' interest in real property must show that his interest had priority over judgment lien. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
23843-8
|
State v. Haberman
Reference to older law in jury instructions and charging documents resulted in jury convicting defendant of conduct that is no longer illegal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
25852-8
|
Young v. Ferrellgas LP
Employment agreement mandating arbitration of disputes does not prohibit employee's lawsuit for retaliatory discharge and wage violation. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
25713-1-II
|
Right-Price Recreation LLC v. Connells Prairie Community Council
Party's request for production of documents and correspondence of opposition violate associational privilege under First Amendment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
00-122
|
United States v. Clark
Order |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | ||
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00-8446
|
Banes v. Moore
Order |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | ||
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46015-3-I
|
In re the Custody of Nunn
Aunt has standing to bring custody action against mother only if mother is deemed unfit. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
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46682-8
|
Crognale v. King
Court may consider number of factors to stay civil proceedings to protect defendant's rights in potential criminal proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
45775-6
|
Splash Design Inc. v. Lee
Court may require participation in supplemental proceedings and enter money judgment against attorney failing to pay fees and costs assessed against him. |
Attorneys |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
46429-9
|
Consulting Overseas Management Ltd. v. Shtikel
Corporate officers are not personally liable for repaying loan that could not be used for its original purpose. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
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46116-8-I
|
Scott v. Grader
Court may exclude testimony of expert who fails to produce subpoenaed financial documents at deposition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
47262-3
|
Wells v. Whatcom County Water District No. 10
Court approves county examiner's approval of conditional use permit for sewer interceptor near Lake Whatcom. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
46666-6
|
Samuel's Furniture, Inc. v. State of Washington Department of Ecology
Department of Ecology has power to issue or deny development permits for shoreline property. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
46096-0
|
Olivine Corp. v. United Capitol Insurance Co.
Cancellation of policy for nonpayment is not valid where insurer fails to notify all interested parties as required by statute. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
B103468
|
People v. Gonzalez
Drunk driver isn't entitled to jury instruction stating not guilty if reckless driving caused by fear. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
C025452
|
People v. Murphy
Court's failure to impose five-year enhancement on defendant with prior serious felony conviction is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
E014834
|
County of Riverside v. Keegan
Mother's failure to file financial declaration doesn't deny court jurisdiction to award child support. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
A073149 and A074535
|
Maxwell v. Beverly Enterprises-California Inc.
Company administrators involved in wrongful termination are 'managing agents' for punitive damages purposes. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
A079924
|
Thompson v. Department of Corrections
Dispute concerning death row inmate's access to clergy is within Supreme Court's exclusive appellate jurisdiction. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
23150-6
|
City of Bremerton v. Sesko
Property owners, who operated illegal junkyards, fail to show that city zoning code cannot be enforced because it's inconsistent with Shoreline Management Act. |
Real Property |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
H019813
|
First America Automotive Inc. v. Sweeney (Lujan)
Federal Arbitration Act, not California Labor Code, governs employment dispute between car dealership and car salesperson. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
B127097
|
People v. McCoy
Trial court's failure to impose additional restitution fine may be raised for first time on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
23458-1
|
State v. Moline
Accused may withdraw guilty plea where only substantive legal advice he received was inaccurate advice from attorney's legal assistant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
23431-9
|
State v. Schmidt
A 1994 amendment punishing 1997 criminal conduct does not violate ex post facto clause even though 1997 conviction is predicated on 1988 conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
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23450-5
|
State v. Hahn
Restitution order must establish causal connection between victims' expenses and crime committed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | |
|
99-1884
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Lackawanna County District Attorney v. Coss
Order |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 | ||
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00-292
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C & L Enterprises Inc. v. Citizen Band Potawatomi
Order |
|
Apr. 30, 2001 |