Washington Case Commentaries

Dow Chemical Co. v. Rice: Establishing the Primacy of Oregon's Statutes of Repose in Product Liability Claims

Date: Jul 8, 1994

Dow Chemical Co. v. Rice: Establishing the Primacy of Oregon's Statutes of Repose in Product Liability Claims Introduction The case of Howard W. Rice, et al. v. Dow Chemical Company, et al.,...

Clarifying Just Cause and Promissory Estoppel in Wrongful Termination: Havens v. CD Plastics, Inc.

Date: Jun 24, 1994

Clarifying Just Cause and Promissory Estoppel in Wrongful Termination: Havens v. CD Plastics, Inc. Introduction Havens v. CD Plastics, Inc. (124 Wn. 2d 158) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court of Washington in Tincani v. Inland Empire Zoological Society: Reaffirming Common Law Entrant Classifications in Premises Liability

Date: Jun 17, 1994

Supreme Court of Washington in Tincani v. Inland Empire Zoological Society: Reaffirming Common Law Entrant Classifications in Premises Liability Introduction The case of Joseph Tincani, et al. v....

Establishing the "Plain Feel" Exception in Washington State Search and Seizure Law

Date: Jun 10, 1994

Establishing the "Plain Feel" Exception in Washington State Search and Seizure Law Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. David C. Hudson (124 Wn. 2d 107) marked a significant...

Establishing Gang-Motivation and Community Impact as Aggravating Factors in Sentencing: Analysis of STATE v. JOHNSON

Date: May 27, 1994

Establishing Gang-Motivation and Community Impact as Aggravating Factors in Sentencing: Analysis of STATE v. JOHNSON Introduction State of Washington v. Antwon Lanell Johnson is a landmark case...

Possession of Controlled Substances: Clarification on Unwitting and Momentary Possession in STATE v. STALEY

Date: Apr 22, 1994

Possession of Controlled Substances: Clarification on Unwitting and Momentary Possession in STATE v. STALEY Introduction State of Washington v. Benny Dean Staley, 123 Wn. 2d 794 (1994), involves the...

State v. Hanna: Upholding Permissive Inferences in Vehicular Homicide Cases

Date: Apr 1, 1994

State v. Hanna: Upholding Permissive Inferences in Vehicular Homicide Cases Introduction State of Washington v. Craig Mitchell Hanna is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington...

Ambiguity in "Acquisition" Clause Interpreted Against Insurer in Lynott v. National Union Fire Insurance

Date: Apr 1, 1994

Ambiguity in "Acquisition" Clause Interpreted Against Insurer in Lynott v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. Introduction The case of FRANK B. LYNOTT, ET AL v. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY...

Mandatory Pass-Through of Disposal Fees and Limitations on Administrative Authority: Waste Management of Seattle, Inc. v. Utilities and Transportation Commission

Date: Mar 18, 1994

Mandatory Pass-Through of Disposal Fees and Limitations on Administrative Authority: Waste Management of Seattle, Inc. v. Utilities and Transportation Commission Introduction The case of Waste...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Retroactive Sex Offender Registration

Date: Mar 18, 1994

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Retroactive Sex Offender Registration Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Jeffrey S. Ward and John Doe Parolee (123 Wn. 2d 488), the...

State v. Hill: Reinforcing Standards for Factual Findings in Suppression Hearings

Date: Mar 18, 1994

State v. Hill: Reinforcing Standards for Factual Findings in Suppression Hearings Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Robert James Hill (123 Wn. 2d 641, 1994), the Supreme...

Reaffirming Conspiracy Elements and Venue Procedures in STATE v. DENT and Balcinde

Date: Mar 11, 1994

Reaffirming Conspiracy Elements and Venue Procedures in STATE v. DENT and Balcinde Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Roland C. Dent and Carlos A. Balcinde, decided on...

Exclusion of Battered Woman Syndrome in Duress Defense: Insights from State v. Riker

Date: Mar 4, 1994

Exclusion of Battered Woman Syndrome in Duress Defense: Insights from State v. Riker Introduction State of Washington v. Deborah Ann Riker (123 Wn. 2d 351, 1994) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Exclusion of Loss of Consortium from State Reimbursement under Industrial Insurance Act

Date: Mar 4, 1994

Exclusion of Loss of Consortium from State Reimbursement under Industrial Insurance Act Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Flanigan v. Department of Labor and Industries, decided by the...

Comprehensive Commentary on In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Brian Keith Lord

Date: Feb 25, 1994

Denial of Personal Restraint Petition in the Case of Brian Keith Lord Establishes Rigorous Standards for Postconviction Relief Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of...

Superior Courts Lack Authority to Issue Administrative Search Warrants Without Statutory Authorization

Date: Feb 25, 1994

Superior Courts Lack Authority to Issue Administrative Search Warrants Without Statutory Authorization Introduction In The City of Seattle v. James P. McCready, et al. (123 Wn. 2d 260), the Supreme...

CARSON v. FINE: Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege and Admissibility of Treating Physician Testimony

Date: Feb 11, 1994

CARSON v. FINE: Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege and Admissibility of Treating Physician Testimony Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the case of CARSON v. FINE, addressed critical...

Enhanced Surveillance and Privacy Rights: Washington Supreme Court Rules Warrantless Infrared Detection Unconstitutional

Date: Feb 11, 1994

Enhanced Surveillance and Privacy Rights: Washington Supreme Court Rules Warrantless Infrared Detection Unconstitutional Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Robert Alan Young...

Procedural Noncompliance Entitles Personal Restraint Relief: Cashaw Decision

Date: Jan 28, 1994

Procedural Noncompliance Entitles Personal Restraint Relief: Cashaw Decision Introduction In re Cashaw is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that addresses the grounds upon which...

Juror Reenactment of Crime Does Not Constitute Misconduct: Analysis of STATE v. BALISOK

Date: Jan 14, 1994

Juror Reenactment of Crime Does Not Constitute Misconduct: Analysis of STATE v. BALISOK Introduction State of Washington v. Jerry Bibb Balisok, 123 Wn. 2d 114 (1994), is a landmark decision by the...

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