Washington Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on the Supreme Court of Washington's Decision in Robert C. WOO v. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COmpany

Date: Jul 27, 2007

Establishing the Scope of Duty to Defend: Insights from WOO v. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COmpany, 161 Wn.2d 43 (2007) Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington's decision in Robert C. Woo et al. v....

The Importance of Judicial Impartiality in Search Warrant Proceedings: Insights from State v. Chamberlin

Date: Jul 20, 2007

The Importance of Judicial Impartiality in Search Warrant Proceedings: Insights from State v. Chamberlin Introduction State of Washington v. Scott Chamberlin is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Valid Traffic Stop and Rejection of Ineffective Assistance Claim in State v. Nichols

Date: Jul 20, 2007

Affirmation of Valid Traffic Stop and Rejection of Ineffective Assistance Claim in State v. Nichols Introduction In State of Washington v. Caleb George Nichols, the Supreme Court of Washington...

Forfeiture by Wrongdoing and the Confrontation Clause: Insights from STATE v. MASON

Date: Jul 20, 2007

Forfeiture by Wrongdoing and the Confrontation Clause: Insights from STATE v. MASON Introduction State of Washington v. Kim Heichel Mason is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirming the Standards for Informal Appearance in Default Judgments: Sherri Morin et al. v. Bonnie Burris et al. et al.

Date: Jun 29, 2007

Reaffirming the Standards for Informal Appearance in Default Judgments: Sherri Morin et al. v. Bonnie Burris et al. et al. (160 Wn.2d 745) Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the...

Reaffirmation of Default Judgment in Absence of Prima Facie Defense and Insurer Intervention – Little v. King et al.

Date: Jun 22, 2007

Reaffirmation of Default Judgment in Absence of Prima Facie Defense and Insurer Intervention – Little v. King et al. Introduction The case of Lisa Little v. Annie King et al., decided by the Supreme...

STATE v. WOMAC: Double Jeopardy Protection Against Multiple Convictions for a Single Offense

Date: Jun 15, 2007

STATE v. WOMAC: Double Jeopardy Protection Against Multiple Convictions for a Single Offense Introduction State of Washington v. Brian Zane Womac is a pivotal case adjudged by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying Judicial Estoppel Application to Bankruptcy Trustees: Arkison v. Ethan Allen Establishes Distinct Roles

Date: Jun 1, 2007

Clarifying Judicial Estoppel Application to Bankruptcy Trustees: Arkison v. Ethan Allen Establishes Distinct Roles Introduction In Peter H. Arkison, as Bankruptcy Trustee, Appellant, v. Ethan Allen,...

Recklessness Standard Affirmed for Search Warrant Validity in Washington State

Date: May 25, 2007

Recklessness Standard Affirmed for Search Warrant Validity in Washington State Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Randal Lee Chenoweth et al. (160 Wn. 2d 454, 2007), the...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Standard in Prior Conviction Comparability: Thiefault v. State

Date: May 18, 2007

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Standard in Prior Conviction Comparability: Thiefault v. State Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v....

Police Impersonation of Attorneys in DNA Collection: Supreme Court of Washington Affirms Admissibility and Upholds Conviction

Date: May 11, 2007

Police Impersonation of Attorneys in DNA Collection: Supreme Court of Washington Affirms Admissibility and Upholds Conviction Introduction The case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. JOHN NICHOLAS ATHAN...

Affirmation of Trial Court Authority to Impose Maximum Term No-Contact Orders under Washington's Sentencing Reform Act

Date: Apr 20, 2007

Affirmation of Trial Court Authority to Impose Maximum Term No-Contact Orders under Washington's Sentencing Reform Act Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Ismael Armendariz (160 Wn....

Affirmation of Jury's Exclusive Role in Assessing Credibility: STATE v. KIRKMAN and Candia

Date: Apr 6, 2007

Affirmation of Jury's Exclusive Role in Assessing Credibility: STATE v. KIRKMAN and Candia Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington addressed critical issues of judicial procedures and...

Reinterpreting Securities Transactions: Insights from KINNEY v. COOK

Date: Mar 23, 2007

Reinterpreting Securities Transactions: Insights from KINNEY v. COOK Introduction KINNEY v. COOK, 159 Wn. 2d 837 (2007), adjudicated by The Supreme Court of Washington, addresses the intricate...

Alternative Means Doctrine Clarified in STATE OF WASHINGTON v. SARAH JANE SMITH

Date: Mar 16, 2007

Alternative Means Doctrine Clarified in State of Washington v. Sarah Jane Smith Introduction State of Washington v. Sarah Jane Smith, 159 Wn. 2d 778 (2007), presents a pivotal examination of the...

Comprehensive Commentary on BOSTAIN v. FOOD EXPRESS, INC. (159 Wn. 2d 700)

Date: Mar 2, 2007

Overtime Compensation for Interstate Truck Drivers Under Washington's Minimum Wage Act: Insights from BOSTAIN v. FOOD EXPRESS, INC. Introduction In the landmark case of BOSTAIN v. FOOD EXPRESS, INC.,...

Washington Supreme Court Reaffirms Economic Loss Rule Bar on Negligent Misrepresentation in Residential Property Sales

Date: Mar 2, 2007

Washington Supreme Court Reaffirms Economic Loss Rule Bar on Negligent Misrepresentation in Residential Property Sales Introduction In the landmark case of Arturo Alejandre et al. v. Mary M. Bull,...

Refining Attorney Fee Calculations and Tax Offset Limitations in Employment Discrimination under WLAD: Pham v. Seattle City Light

Date: Feb 2, 2007

Refining Attorney Fee Calculations and Tax Offset Limitations in Employment Discrimination under WLAD: Pham v. Seattle City Light Introduction The case of Chuong Van Pham et al. v. Seattle City Light...

Limiting Mechanical Extrapolation in Child Support Determinations: Insights from McCausland v. McCausland

Date: Feb 2, 2007

Limiting Mechanical Extrapolation in Child Support Determinations: Insights from McCausland v. McCausland Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of the Marriage of Angela Karon McCausland...

Empaneling Sentencing Juries Post-Blakely: Insights from Washington's Laws of 2005, Chapter 68

Date: Jan 26, 2007

Empaneling Sentencing Juries Post-Blakely: Insights from Washington's Laws of 2005, Chapter 68 Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Pillatos, the Supreme Court of...

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