Washington Case Commentaries

STATE v. McFARLAND and Fisher: Defining the Boundaries of Warrantless Arrest Appeals and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Jul 21, 1995

STATE v. McFARLAND and Fisher: Defining the Boundaries of Warrantless Arrest Appeals and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction STATE v. McFARLAND and Fisher, 127 Wn.2d 322 (1995),...

Unconscionability in Heir-Hunting Agreements: Analysis of Maynard Nelson v. Mary McGoldrick

Date: Jun 23, 1995

Unconscionability in Heir-Hunting Agreements: Analysis of Maynard Nelson v. Mary McGoldrick (127 Wn. 2d 124) Introduction The case of Maynard Nelson v. Mary M. McGoldrick presents a pivotal...

Same Elements Test Affirmed for Double Jeopardy under Washington State Constitution

Date: Jun 23, 1995

Same Elements Test Affirmed for Double Jeopardy under Washington State Constitution Introduction In the landmark decision of State of Washington v. Frederick Leslie Gocken, 127 Wn. 2d 95 (1995), the...

FIFRA Preemption of Common-Law Product Liability Claims: Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co.

Date: Jun 16, 1995

FIFRA Preemption of Common-Law Product Liability Claims: Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co. Analysis Introduction Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67 (1995), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington,...

Duty of Care of Real Estate Appraisers to Third Parties: Insights from Schaaf v. Highfield

Date: Jun 16, 1995

Duty of Care of Real Estate Appraisers to Third Parties: Insights from Schaaf v. Highfield Introduction The case of John Schaaf v. Blaine Highfield, et al. (127 Wn. 2d 17) adjudicated by the Supreme...

STATE v. AUMICK: Clarifying Lesser Included Offenses and Intent in Criminal Attempts

Date: May 19, 1995

STATE v. AUMICK: Clarifying Lesser Included Offenses and Intent in Criminal Attempts Introduction State of Washington v. Bruce Wayne Aumick, 126 Wn. 2d 422 (1995), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Abuse of Discretion Standard for Exceptional Sentencing in Washington

Date: May 12, 1995

Affirmation of Abuse of Discretion Standard for Exceptional Sentencing in Washington Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Steven W. Ritchie, Jeffrey M. Hamrick, and Jai-Mar...

Promoting Substance Over Form: Supreme Court of Washington Upholds Merit-Based Appellate Review in STATE v. OLSON

Date: Apr 28, 1995

Promoting Substance Over Form: Supreme Court of Washington Upholds Merit-Based Appellate Review in STATE v. OLSON Introduction State of Washington v. Bryan P. Olson, 126 Wn. 2d 315 (1995), is a...

Admissibility of Prior Misconduct Evidence to Prove Motive in Murder Trials: The State of Washington v. Ford Powell, Jr.

Date: Apr 14, 1995

Admissibility of Prior Misconduct Evidence to Prove Motive in Murder Trials The State of Washington v. Ford Powell, Jr. (126 Wn. 2d 244, 1995) Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Ford...

State v. Brett: Clarifying Aggravating Circumstances and Death Penalty Sentencing in Washington

Date: Apr 5, 1995

State v. Brett: Clarifying Aggravating Circumstances and Death Penalty Sentencing in Washington Introduction In State v. James Leroy Brett, 126 Wn. 2d 136 (1995), the Supreme Court of Washington, En...

Contempt for Non-Compliance with Court Orders: Insights from Moreman v. Butcher

Date: Mar 31, 1995

Contempt for Non-Compliance with Court Orders: Insights from Moreman v. Butcher Introduction In the landmark case of Stanley H. Moreman v. Wilbert Butcher, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Res Judicata in Quasi-Judicial Land Use Decisions: Hilltop Terrace Homeowner's Association v. Island County

Date: Mar 31, 1995

Res Judicata in Quasi-Judicial Land Use Decisions: Hilltop Terrace Homeowner's Association v. Island County Introduction The case of Hilltop Terrace Homeowner's Association, et al. v. Island County,...

Establishing a Common Scheme or Plan: Admissibility of Prior Misconduct under ER 404(b)

Date: Feb 24, 1995

Establishing a Common Scheme or Plan: Admissibility of Prior Misconduct under ER 404(b) Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Lynn Roderick Lough (125 Wn. 2d 847, 1995), the...

Clarifying the Res Gestae Exception and Judicial Conduct in Evidence Admissibility: State v. Lane et al.

Date: Feb 17, 1995

Clarifying the Res Gestae Exception and Judicial Conduct in Evidence Admissibility: State v. Lane et al. Introduction The case State of Washington v. Jeffrey Eugene Lane et al. (125 Wn.2d 825)...

Vangerpen v. State of Washington: Strict Limitations on Amendment of Charging Documents and Reinforcement of the Essential Elements Rule

Date: Feb 10, 1995

Vangerpen v. State of Washington: Strict Limitations on Amendment of Charging Documents and Reinforcement of the Essential Elements Rule Introduction Vangerpen v. State of Washington is a landmark...

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