Washington Case Commentaries

Washington Supreme Court Reinforces Anti-SLAPP Protections and Appellate Review Standards in Right-Price Recreation Case

Date: May 17, 2002

Washington Supreme Court Reinforces Anti-SLAPP Protections and Appellate Review Standards in Right-Price Recreation, LLC v. Connells Prairie Community Council Introduction In the landmark case of...

Allstate Claims Adjuster's Actions Constitute Practice of Law: Implications for Insurance Adjuster Conduct

Date: May 10, 2002

Allstate Claims Adjuster's Actions Constitute Practice of Law: Implications for Insurance Adjuster Conduct Comprehensive Commentary on Washington Supreme Court Decision Introduction The case of Janet...

Restricting Searches Incident to Arrest: Insights from State v. Jones

Date: May 10, 2002

Restricting Searches Incident to Arrest: Insights from State v. Jones Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Kurt L. Jones (146 Wn.2d 328) serves as a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...

Extending Prohibition of Physical Restraints to All Inmate Witnesses: Insights from State of Washington v. Rodriguez

Date: May 3, 2002

Extending Prohibition of Physical Restraints to All Inmate Witnesses: Insights from State of Washington v. Rodriguez Introduction State of Washington v. Marcelino Jara Rodriguez is a landmark case...

Reaffirming Municipal Duty: Ensuring Roadway Safety for All Users Regardless of Plaintiff’s Negligence

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Reaffirming Municipal Duty: Ensuring Roadway Safety for All Users Regardless of Plaintiff’s Negligence Introduction The case of Jean Keller, as general guardian of Casey Keller, an incompetent, v....

International Association of FIREFIGHTERS v. SPOKANE AIRPORTS: Establishing Union Standing in Monetary Relief Claims

Date: Apr 26, 2002

International Association of FIREFIGHTERS v. SPOKANE AIRPORTS: Establishing Union Standing in Monetary Relief Claims Introduction The case of International Association of Firefighters, Local 1789 v....

$Reaffirming the Limits of Terry Stops: Civil Infractions Do Not Justify Seizure$

Reaffirming the Limits of Terry Stops: Civil Infractions Do Not Justify Seizure

Date: Apr 12, 2002

Reaffirming the Limits of Terry Stops: Civil Infractions Do Not Justify Seizure Introduction State of Washington v. Demetrius Marcel Duncan is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Limiting Groundwater Permit Exemptions in Residential Developments: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Mar 29, 2002

Limiting Groundwater Permit Exemptions in Residential Developments: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case State of Washington, Department of Ecology v....

Reaffirming the State's Burden and Probable Cause Standard in Sexually Violent Predator Proceedings

Date: Mar 22, 2002

Reaffirming the State's Burden and Probable Cause Standard in Sexually Violent Predator Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the consolidated cases of In re the Detention of...

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...

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