Washington Case Commentaries

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Objective Test for Disturbance of Private Affairs under Article I, Section 7

Date: Jun 12, 1998

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Objective Test for Disturbance of Private Affairs under Article I, Section 7 Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Kevin Young, adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court of Washington Upholds Monitoring Tools in Community Placement for Sex Offenders

Date: Jun 5, 1998

Supreme Court of Washington Upholds Monitoring Tools in Community Placement for Sex Offenders Introduction In the landmark decision of The State of Washington v. Roland Erik Riles and The State of...

State Farm Must Share Legal Expenses with Insureds in PIP Subrogation Cases: Washington Supreme Court Decision

Date: Jun 5, 1998

State Farm Must Share Legal Expenses with Insureds in PIP Subrogation Cases: Washington Supreme Court Decision Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the case of Elaine Mahler, et al. v....

Collateral Estoppel and the Right to a Jury Trial: Insights from Nielson v. Spanaway General Medical Clinic

Date: May 29, 1998

Collateral Estoppel and the Right to a Jury Trial: Insights from Nielson v. Spanaway General Medical Clinic Introduction Nielson v. Spanaway General Medical Clinic, Inc., 135 Wn. 2d 255 (1998), is a...

Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Consecutive vs. Concurrent Firearm Enhancements under SRA

Date: May 29, 1998

Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Consecutive vs. Concurrent Firearm Enhancements under SRA Introduction The landmark decision in In the Matter of the Post Sentencing Review of Guy L. Charles and...

Equitable Tolling in Statutory Redemption: Insights from MILLAY v. CAM

Date: May 22, 1998

Equitable Tolling in Statutory Redemption: Insights from MILLAY v. CAM Introduction MILLAY v. CAM is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1998. The case revolves around...

Affirmation of Arbitration Award Finality under Washington's RCW 7.04 in DAVIDSON v. HENSEN

Date: May 8, 1998

Affirmation of Arbitration Award Finality under Washington's RCW 7.04 in DAVIDSON v. HENSEN Introduction Case: Samuel Davidson, et al., Petitioners, v. Bruce Hensen, et al., Respondents. Court:...

Establishing Venue as a Critical Element in Insurance Fraud Cases: Insights from STATE v. HICKMAN

Date: May 1, 1998

Establishing Venue as a Critical Element in Insurance Fraud Cases: Insights from State of Washington v. James D. Hickman Introduction State of Washington v. James D. Hickman is a pivotal case...

Relation Back Doctrine in Wrongful Death Actions: John Beal v. City of Seattle

Date: Apr 3, 1998

Relation Back Doctrine in Wrongful Death Actions: John Beal v. City of Seattle Introduction In the landmark case of John Beal, as Guardian, Petitioner, v. The City of Seattle, et al., decided by the...

Limits on Car Sound Systems: Navigating Constitutional Boundaries

Date: Mar 28, 1998

Limits on Car Sound Systems: Navigating Constitutional Boundaries Introduction In the case of Dwight Holland v. The City of Tacoma (90 Wn. App. 533), the appellate court addressed the...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Military Convictions as Prior Strikes under SRA and I-593

Date: Mar 13, 1998

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Military Convictions as Prior Strikes under SRA and I-593 Introduction In the landmark decision of The State of Washington v. Martin Joseph Morley, decided on March...

Personal Liability of Corporate Officers in Guaranty Agreements: Wilson Court Limited Partnership v. Tony Maroni's, Inc.

Date: Mar 13, 1998

Personal Liability of Corporate Officers in Guaranty Agreements: Wilson Court Limited Partnership v. Tony Maroni's, Inc. Introduction The case of Wilson Court Limited Partnership v. Tony Maroni's,...

Strict Standards for Ineffective Assistance in Personal Restraint Petitions: The Gary Benn Case

Date: Mar 6, 1998

Strict Standards for Ineffective Assistance in Personal Restraint Petitions: The Gary Benn Case Introduction The case of Gary Benn, depicted in "In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of GARY BENN,...

Vendor Liability in the Sale of Alcohol to Minors: Analyzing LORI LYNNE SCHOOLEY v. PINCH'S DELI MARKET, INC.

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Vendor Liability in the Sale of Alcohol to Minors: Analyzing LORI LYNNE SCHOOLEY v. PINCH'S DELI MARKET, INC. Supreme Court of Washington, 1998 Introduction The case of LORI LYNNE SCHOOLEY v. PINCH'S...

Bad Faith Failure to Defend: Coverage by Estoppel Established in Monica Kirk v. Mount Airy Insurance Company

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Bad Faith Failure to Defend: Coverage by Estoppel Established in Monica Kirk v. Mount Airy Insurance Company Introduction Monica Kirk, et al. v. Mount Airy Insurance Company is a landmark case...

Joint and Several Liability for Continuous Pollution Damage in Successive Insurance Policies

Date: Feb 20, 1998

Joint and Several Liability for Continuous Pollution Damage in Successive Insurance Policies Introduction The case of American National Fire Insurance Company v. B L Trucking and Construction...

Reaffirming Contractual Commission Obligations: Insights from Jones v. Best

Date: Jan 30, 1998

Reaffirming Contractual Commission Obligations: Insights from Jones v. Best Introduction John Paul Jones v. Cecilia M. Best is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1998. This...

Imputation of Affiliate Revenue and Service Quality in Ratemaking: US West Communications v. Utilities and Transportation Commission

Date: Dec 25, 1997

Imputation of Affiliate Revenue and Service Quality in Ratemaking: US West Communications v. Utilities and Transportation Commission Introduction The case of US West Communications, Inc. v. Utilities...

John L. Scott, Inc. v. Peter Sing: Establishing Fiduciary Duties under Washington's CPA

Date: Dec 25, 1997

John L. Scott, Inc. v. Peter Sing: Establishing Fiduciary Duties under Washington's Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Peter SING v. JOHN L. SCOTT, INC. is a significant judicial...

Armenta v. Washington: Strengthening Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Detentions and Consent

Date: Dec 25, 1997

Armenta v. Washington: Strengthening Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Detentions and Consent Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in The State of Washington v. Huberto Rojo...

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