Washington Case Commentaries

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...

Separate Convictions for Incest and Rape Do Not Violate Double Jeopardy: Washington v. Calle

Date: Jan 27, 1995

Separate Convictions for Incest and Rape Do Not Violate Double Jeopardy: Washington v. Calle Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. James L. Calle, 125 Wn.2d 769 (1995), the...

Extended Protections for Nonunionized Workers: Analysis of BRAVO v. DOLSEN COMPANIES

Date: Jan 27, 1995

Extended Protections for Nonunionized Workers: Analysis of BRAVO v. DOLSEN COMPANIES Introduction BRAVO v. DOLSEN COMPANIES, 125 Wn. 2d 745 (1995), represents a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...

Res Judicata and EEOC Consent Decrees: Analysis of LOVERIDGE v. FRED MEYER, INC.

Date: Jan 27, 1995

Res Judicata and EEOC Consent Decrees: Analysis of LOVERIDGE v. FRED MEYER, INC. Introduction Kimberly LOVERIDGE v. FRED MEYER, INC. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington...

Affirmation of Specific Intent Requirement in Second Degree Assault: STATE v. BYRD

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Affirmation of Specific Intent Requirement in Second Degree Assault: STATE v. BYRD Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. James Mitchell Byrd, 125 Wn. 2d 707 (1995), the...

Establishing Road Maintenance Standards: An Analysis of Ruff v. King County

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Establishing Road Maintenance Standards: An Analysis of Ruff v. King County Introduction Rita S. Ruff, et al. v. The County of King, et al., 125 Wn. 2d 697 (1995), is a seminal case in Washington...

Gentry v. State of Washington: Affirmation of DNA Evidence and the Introduction of Victim Impact Statements in Death Penalty Sentencing

Date: Jan 7, 1995

Gentry v. State of Washington: Affirmation of DNA Evidence and the Introduction of Victim Impact Statements in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction In Gentry v. State of Washington, 125 Wn. 2d 570...

Marley v. Department of Labor and Industries: Affirming Jurisdictional Authority in Workers' Compensation Claims

Date: Dec 23, 1994

Marley v. Department of Labor and Industries: Affirming Jurisdictional Authority in Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction Marley v. Department of Labor and Industries (125 Wn. 2d 533) is a...

Same Criminal Conduct in Concurrent Possession of Different Controlled Substances: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Dec 16, 1994

Same Criminal Conduct in Concurrent Possession of Different Controlled Substances: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In The State of Washington v. Lasse Magnus Vike, 125...

Promissory Estoppel Upholds Confidentiality Agreements in Correctional Treatment Programs: Analysis of King v. Riveland

Date: Dec 16, 1994

Promissory Estoppel Upholds Confidentiality Agreements in Correctional Treatment Programs: Analysis of King v. Riveland Introduction In the landmark case of Richard King, et al. v. Chase Riveland, et...

Voluntary Disclosure of Public Utility Records and Double Jeopardy Protections in State v. Maxfield

Date: Dec 9, 1994

Voluntary Disclosure of Public Utility Records and Double Jeopardy Protections in State of Washington v. Maxfield Introduction State of Washington v. Mark Phillip Maxfield, et al., 125 Wn.2d 378...

Westerman v. Cary: Defining the Attachment of Bail Rights and Upholding Prosecutorial Independence

Date: Nov 23, 1994

Westerman v. Cary: Defining the Attachment of Bail Rights and Upholding Prosecutorial Independence Introduction Westerman et al. v. Cary et al., 125 Wn. 2d 277, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Unfunded Grant Proposals Under the Washington Public Records Act: Insights from Progressive Animal Welfare Society v. University of Washington

Date: Nov 23, 1994

Unfunded Grant Proposals Under the Washington Public Records Act: Insights from Progressive Animal Welfare Society v. University of Washington Introduction In the landmark case of Progressive Animal...

Enforceability of Individual Restrictive Covenants and Severability: Washington Supreme Court in Mountain Park HOA v. Tydings

Date: Nov 23, 1994

Enforceability of Individual Restrictive Covenants and Severability: Washington Supreme Court in Mountain Park HOA v. Tydings Introduction The case of Mountain Park Homeowners Association, Inc. v....

Transfer of Intent and Consecutive Sentencing in First Degree Assault Cases: Analysis of STATE v. WILSON

Date: Nov 11, 1994

Transfer of Intent and Consecutive Sentencing in First Degree Assault Cases: Analysis of STATE v. WILSON Introduction State of Washington v. Mark S. Wilson, 125 Wn. 2d 212 (Supreme Court of...