Washington Case Commentaries

Defendant's Confrontation Rights Override State's Surveillance Secrecy

Date: Mar 8, 2002

Defendant's Confrontation Rights Override State's Surveillance Secrecy Introduction State of Washington v. Clarence Larnell Darden is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington in...

Judicial Discretion and Due Process in Sanctions for Discovery Non-Compliance: Rivers v. Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors

Date: Mar 8, 2002

Judicial Discretion and Due Process in Sanctions for Discovery Non-Compliance: Rivers v. Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors Case: Kathy Rivers v. Washington State Conference of Mason...

State v. Vy Thang: Reversing Admission of Prior Bad Acts for Identity under ER 404(b)

Date: Mar 8, 2002

State v. Vy Thang: Reversing Admission of Prior Bad Acts for Identity under ER 404(b) Introduction State of Washington v. Vy Thang, 145 Wn.2d 630 (2002), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reevaluation of ER 404(b) Applicability in State v. Everybodytalksabout Establishes Broader Scope for Inadmissible Acts

Date: Feb 8, 2002

Reevaluation of ER 404(b) Applicability in State v. Everybodytalksabout Establishes Broader Scope for Inadmissible Acts Introduction In the landmark case State of Washington v. Darrell D....

Pre-Existing Known Contamination Excludes Coverage: OVERTON v. CONSOLIDATED INSurance Co.

Date: Jan 18, 2002

Pre-Existing Known Contamination Excludes Coverage: OVERTON v. CONSOLIDATED INSurance Co. Introduction The case of Jerry Overton f/d/b/a Spokane Transformer Company; and Richard Boyce, Respondents v....

State v. McNeal: Affirmation of Evidentiary Support and Jury Lenity in Inconsistent Convictions

Date: Jan 4, 2002

State v. McNeal: Affirmation of Evidentiary Support and Jury Lenity in Inconsistent Convictions Introduction In State of Washington v. John K. McNeal, 145 Wn.2d 352 (2002), the Supreme Court of...

Constructive Discharge and Disability Discrimination: Insights from Snyder v. MSC of Eastern Washington

Date: Dec 14, 2001

Constructive Discharge and Disability Discrimination: Insights from SNYDER v. MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATION of Eastern Washington Introduction The case of Michelle SNYDER v. MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATION...

Affirmation of Judgment as a Matter of Law in Consumer Protection Act Claims

Date: Oct 5, 2001

Affirmation of Judgment as a Matter of Law in Consumer Protection Act Claims Introduction The case of Delgado GUIJOSA v. WAL-MART STORES, Inc. involves a dispute between Salvador Delgado Guijosa,...

Admissibility of Police Accusations of Defendant’s Credibility in Taped Interviews: State v. Demery

Date: Sep 14, 2001

Admissibility of Police Accusations of Defendant’s Credibility in Taped Interviews: State v. Demery Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Kenneth L. Demery (144 Wn. 2d 753), the...

BABCOCK v. MASON COUNTY FIRE DISTrict No. 6: Affirmation of the Public Duty Doctrine and Special Relationship Exception

Date: Sep 14, 2001

BABCOCK v. MASON COUNTY FIRE DISTrict No. 6: Affirmation of the Public Duty Doctrine and Special Relationship Exception Introduction BABCOCK v. MASON COUNTY FIRE DISTrict No. 6, 144 Wn.2d 774 (2001),...

Strict Compliance Required for Admissibility of Expert Reports under CrR 6.13(b): STATE v. NEAL

Date: Sep 7, 2001

Strict Compliance Required for Admissibility of Expert Reports under CrR 6.13(b): STATE v. NEAL Introduction State of Washington v. Lisa Marie Neal, 144 Wn. 2d 600 (2001), represents a pivotal...

Non-Retroactivity of 1997 Amendments to Juvenile Wash-Out Provisions under the Sentencing Reform Act

Date: Sep 7, 2001

Non-Retroactivity of 1997 Amendments to Juvenile Wash-Out Provisions under the Sentencing Reform Act Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Rodney A. Smith et al. consolidated four...

Balancing Due Process and Child Welfare: The Precedential Ruling in In re Dependency of T.R.

Date: Aug 28, 2001

Balancing Due Process and Child Welfare: The Precedential Ruling in In re Dependency of T.R. Introduction The case of In re the Dependency of T.R., STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND...

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Medical Disciplinary Proceedings Established

Date: Aug 24, 2001

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Medical Disciplinary Proceedings Established Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the case of Bang D. Nguyen v. Department of Health Medical...

Protective Pat-Downs of Vehicle Passengers: State v. Horrace

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Protective Pat-Downs of Vehicle Passengers: State of Washington v. Ronald James Horrace Introduction State of Washington v. Ronald James Horrace, 144 Wn.2d 386 (2001), is a landmark case adjudicated...

Clarifying "Knowingly" in Felony Harassment: Insights from STATE v. J.M.

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Clarifying "Knowingly" in Felony Harassment: Insights from STATE v. J.M. Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington's decision in State of Washington v. J.M., 144 Wn. 2d 472 (2001), addresses a...

Affirmation of Standing Requirements in Declaratory Judgments: TO-RO TRADE SHOWS v. COLLINS

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Affirmation of Standing Requirements in Declaratory Judgments: TO-RO TRADE SHOWS v. COLLINS Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the case of To-Ro Trade Shows, d/b/a O'LOUGHLIN TRADE...

Correcting Sentencing Errors: Establishing Precedent in Call v. State on Offender Score Miscalculations

Date: Jul 27, 2001

Correcting Sentencing Errors: Establishing Precedent in Call v. State on Offender Score Miscalculations Introduction Call v. State, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington on July 26, 2001,...

$Collateral Estoppel Not Applicable to Minor Traffic Infractions in Subsequent Civil Actions$

Collateral Estoppel Not Applicable to Minor Traffic Infractions in Subsequent Civil Actions

Date: Jul 27, 2001

Collateral Estoppel Not Applicable to Minor Traffic Infractions in Subsequent Civil Actions Introduction The case of HARRY W. HADLEY and JEWELL HADLEY v. JOHN DOE MAXWELL and HELEN MAXWELL,...

Panorama Village Condo Owners v. Allstate: New Precedents on Suit Limitations and Attorney Fee Recoveries in Insurance Contracts

Date: Jul 13, 2001

Panorama Village Condo Owners v. Allstate: New Precedents on Suit Limitations and Attorney Fee Recoveries in Insurance Contracts Introduction Panorama Village Condominium Owners Association Board of...

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