| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
44557-0-I
|
State of Washington v. Khanteechit
Court makes no error in denying request for sentence reduction where record fails to support defendant's appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 23, 2001 | |
|
44175-2-I
|
Marriage of Barone
Parent seeking equitable relief from past-due child support obligations must establish that enforcement of support order creates severe hardship. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 23, 2001 | |
|
43028-9-I
|
Wells v. Western Washington Growth Management Board
Under Growth Management Act, county's comprehensive plan and development regulations are presumptively valid upon adoption. |
Government |
|
Apr. 23, 2001 | |
|
A086761
|
People v. Otto
Presentence report containing hearsay may be admitted into evidence under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6600. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 23, 2001 | |
|
44831-5
|
State v. J.M.
Felony harassment statute does not require proof that perpetrator knew or reasonably should have known that threat would be communicated to victim. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 23, 2001 | |
|
B090308
|
People v. Casa
Trial courts striking of two prior serious felony findings is an abuse of discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42881-1-I
|
State v. Hunter
Private investigator working for criminal defense attorney has no duty to disclose involvement in unrelated case as informant for prosecuting county. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44172-8-I
|
Marriage of Schumaker
Child support order from uncontested proceeding may be modified without finding of substantial change in circumstances. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
41803-3-I
|
In re Haynes
Any fact demonstrating that inmate is not a fit subject for release is sufficient to deny parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44314-3-I
|
Budget Rent A Car Corp. v. Washington State Dept. of Licensing
Department of Licensing abuses its discretion by interpreting International Registration Plan without following rule-making procedures. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44027-6
|
State v. Bryant
County may consider validity of immunity agreement even though another county has already considered validity of same agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42577-3
|
State v. Nitsch
Court commits judicial error imposing firearm enhancements consecutively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42873-0
|
City of Seattle v. Mccoy
Statute permitting abatement and closure of restaurant due to illegal drug activity is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44593-6-I
|
Hunter v. University of Washington
University of Washington's Southeast Asian veteran tuition waiver program must comply with the rule-making requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. |
Education |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44597-9-I
|
Anderson v. State Farm Mutual Ins. Co.
Insurance company acts in bad faith by failing to disclose that insured's policy includes underinsured motorist coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44393-3
|
State v. Hoang
Evidence supports trial court's findings that routine traffic stop was not unconstitutionally pretextual. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
43582-5-I
|
Pickett v. Bebchick
Choice of law improper basis to deny class certification when claimants' suit is based on contract that provides Washington law controls. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44049-7
|
Lakeview Boulevard v. Apartment Sales Corp.
The six-year construction statute of repose bars claims brought by condominium association against construction contractors. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
43725-9
|
Miller v. Jacoby
Summary judgment is properly granted in favor of physicians when plaintiff-patient fails to provide any expert testimony proving physicians' negligence. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
41376-7-I
|
State v. Swenson
Though victim's father was source of information for police, father's private investigation of son's murder didn't constitute government search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42543-9-I
|
Henningsen v. Worldcom Inc.
Corporation is liable for actions of employee who used his authority to sexually harass subordinate worker. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42947-7-I
|
In re Gordon
Commitment as sexually violent predator appropriate despite individual's ineligibility for confinement under different mental health law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44529-4-I
|
State v. Logan
Accused's right to speedy trial is violated where 'revocation of release' provisions are inapplicable and do not extend speedy trial period. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
43821-2
|
In re M.G.
Restriction upon at-risk youth's right of movement is improper where record lacks evidence connecting any risk to restricted geographical locations. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44034-9
|
State v. Reed
State agency may seek restitution from criminal defendant outside of 180 day time limit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44556-1-I
|
State v. Darden
Trial court properly sustains State's objection to defense's further questioning of police officer about observation point during drug bust. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
43856-5
|
State v. Le
Identification of defendant that is not sufficiently 'attentuated' from illegal arrest is inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
44065-9
|
State v. Montgomery
Defendant properly sentenced, prior to sentencing amendments, under lower sentencing range is not eligible for Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
42912-4-I
|
Jerald A. Bickford v. City of Seattle
Retired policeman may pursue wrongful termination claim against city despite failure to exhaust administrative remedies. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 22, 2001 | |
|
43464-1
|
Kaplan v. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Summary judgment is improper when factual issues exist about whether insured seeking benefits made claims as soon as reasonably possible. |
Insurance |
|
Apr. 20, 2001 |