Washington Case Commentaries

Williams v. Department of Corrections: Clarifying Good-Time Credit Allocation

Date: Jun 11, 1993

Williams v. Department of Corrections: Clarifying Good-Time Credit Allocation Introduction In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Kent Glen Williams (121 Wn. 2d 655) is a pivotal 1993 decision by...

Establishing Probable Cause and the Application of Collateral Estoppel in Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Hanson v. The City of Snohomish

Date: May 28, 1993

Establishing Probable Cause and the Application of Collateral Estoppel in Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Hanson v. The City of Snohomish Introduction The case of Gerald L. Hanson v. The City of...

State v. Kalakosky: Affirming DNA Evidence Admissibility and Protecting Rape Crisis Center Confidentiality

Date: May 28, 1993

State v. Kalakosky: Affirming DNA Evidence Admissibility and Protecting Rape Crisis Center Confidentiality Introduction State of Washington v. Paul H. Kalakosky, 121 Wn.2d 525 (1993), presented...

Mandatory Jurisdictional Timeframes for Administrative Appeals under WISHA

Date: May 21, 1993

Mandatory Jurisdictional Timeframes for Administrative Appeals under WISHA Introduction In the case of The Erection Company v. The Department of Labor and Industries (121 Wn. 2d 513), the Supreme...

Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeliness under Washington's RAP Rules Established in Schaefco v. Columbia River Gorge Commission

Date: Apr 30, 1993

Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeliness under Washington's RAP Rules Established in Schaefco v. Columbia River Gorge Commission Introduction Schaefco, Inc. v. Columbia River Gorge Commission is a...

STATE v. JOY (1993): Contractor Liability for Embezzlement Under Revised Theft Statutes

Date: Apr 30, 1993

STATE v. JOY (1993): Contractor Liability for Embezzlement Under Revised Theft Statutes Introduction In State of Washington v. Kenneth Ralph Joy (121 Wn. 2d 333, 1993), the Supreme Court of...

Mandatory Written Rejection of Underinsured Motorist Coverage: CLEMENTS v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY Co.

Date: Apr 16, 1993

Mandatory Written Rejection of Underinsured Motorist Coverage: CLEMENTS v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY Co. Introduction CLEMENTS v. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY Company, 121 Wn. 2d 243 (1993), is a landmark decision...

Battered Child Syndrome Admissibility in Self-Defense: State of Washington v. Janes

Date: Apr 9, 1993

Battered Child Syndrome Admissibility in Self-Defense: State of Washington v. Janes Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Andrew G. Janes (121 Wn. 2d 220) represents a pivotal moment in...

Mandatory Nondisclosure of Child Sexual Assault Victims Contravenes Open Access to Justice: Allied Daily Newspapers v. Eikenberry

Date: Apr 2, 1993

Mandatory Nondisclosure of Child Sexual Assault Victims Contravenes Open Access to Justice: Allied Daily Newspapers v. Eikenberry Introduction In the landmark case of Allied Daily Newspapers of...

Protective Frisk Justified Under Reasonable Safety Concern: STATE v. COLLINS

Date: Mar 26, 1993

Protective Frisk Justified Under Reasonable Safety Concern: STATE v. COLLINS Introduction State of Washington v. Michael Floyd Collins is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in...

Balancing Free Speech and Child Welfare: The Limits of Restraining Orders in Divorce Proceedings – Olson v. Olson

Date: Mar 23, 1993

Balancing Free Speech and Child Welfare: The Limits of Restraining Orders in Divorce Proceedings – Olson v. Olson Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of SULA A. OLSON and NORMAN G....

Bowles v. Department of Retirement Systems: Restricting Pension Calculations to 2-Year AFC Leave Accrual

Date: Mar 12, 1993

Bowles v. Department of Retirement Systems: Restricting Pension Calculations to 2-Year AFC Leave Accrual Introduction In the landmark case of John A. Bowles, et al. v. The Department of Retirement...

The Riley Decision: Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Particularity in Computer Trespass Cases

Date: Mar 5, 1993

The Riley Decision: Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Particularity in Computer Trespass Cases Introduction The State of Washington v. Joseph N. Riley is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Standards for DNA Match Testimony: CAUTHRON v. State

Date: Feb 26, 1993

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Standards for DNA Match Testimony: CAUTHRON v. State Introduction In the landmark case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RICHARD C. CAUTHRON, reported at 120 Wn. 2d...

State v. Blackwell: Defining Limits of Criminal Discovery and Prosecution Dismissal under Washington Law

Date: Feb 19, 1993

State v. Blackwell: Defining Limits of Criminal Discovery and Prosecution Dismissal under Washington Law Introduction State of Washington v. Hyson Blackwell, et al is a significant case adjudicated...

Refined Standards for Public Records Exemptions and Employee Privacy: Analysis of SETH R. DAWSON v. LAWRENCE DALY

Date: Feb 19, 1993

Refined Standards for Public Records Exemptions and Employee Privacy: Analysis of SETH R. DAWSON v. LAWRENCE DALY Introduction SETH R. DAWSON v. LAWRENCE DALY, 120 Wn. 2d 782 (1993), is a landmark...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Gary Michael Benn: Proportionality and Procedural Adherence

Date: Feb 12, 1993

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Gary Michael Benn: Proportionality and Procedural Adherence Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Gary Michael Benn (120 Wn. 2d...

Striker Reaffirmed: Time for Trial Rules under CrR 3.3 in Washington State

Date: Feb 5, 1993

Striker Reaffirmed: Time for Trial Rules under CrR 3.3 in Washington State Introduction In the landmark decision of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. WALLACE J. GREENWOOD, ET AL, the Supreme Court of...

Washington Supreme Court Emphasizes Material Fact Consideration in Indemnity Agreement Interpretation under CERCLA

Date: Jan 29, 1993

Washington Supreme Court Emphasizes Material Fact Consideration in Indemnity Agreement Interpretation under CERCLA Introduction The case of Scott Galvanizing, Inc. v. Northwest EnviroServices, Inc....

Good Faith Belief Not a Defense in National Origin Discrimination: Xieng v. Peoples National Bank of Washington

Date: Jan 22, 1993

Good Faith Belief Not a Defense in National Origin Discrimination: Xieng v. Peoples National Bank of Washington Introduction In the case of Phanna K. Xieng, et al. v. Peoples National Bank of...

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