Washington Case Commentaries

STATE v. HALSTIEN: Upholding the Juvenile Sexual Motivation Statute Against Vagueness and Overbreadth Challenges

Date: Aug 20, 1993

STATE v. HALSTIEN: Upholding the Juvenile Sexual Motivation Statute Against Vagueness and Overbreadth Challenges Introduction In State of Washington v. Steve Halstien (122 Wn. 2d 109, 1993), the...

Constitutional Validation of Mandatory DNA Testing for Convicted Offenders: Insights from State v. Olivas et al.

Date: Aug 13, 1993

Constitutional Validation of Mandatory DNA Testing for Convicted Offenders: Insights from State v. Olivas et al. Introduction State of Washington v. Joseph M. Olivas, et al., 122 Wn.2d 73 (1993),...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Key Standards for Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators under RCW 71.09

Date: Aug 10, 1993

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Key Standards for Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators under RCW 71.09 Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in the landmark case involving the...

Enforcement of Single Family Residential Covenants: Mains Farm HOA v. Worthington

Date: Jul 16, 1993

Enforcement of Single Family Residential Covenants: Mains Farm HOA v. Worthington Introduction In the seminal case of Mains Farm Homeowners Association, et al. v. Salima Worthington, et al., heard by...

Admissibility of Officer's Opinion Testimony in DWI Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of The City of Seattle v. Robert C. Heatley

Date: Jul 13, 1993

Admissibility of Officer's Opinion Testimony in DWI Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of The City of Seattle v. Robert C. Heatley Introduction The City of Seattle v. Robert C. Heatley is a pivotal case...

Ambiguity in Pollution Exclusions Interpreted in Favor of Insureds: American Star Insurance Co. v. Grice

Date: Jul 9, 1993

Ambiguity in Pollution Exclusions Interpreted in Favor of Insureds: American Star Insurance Co. v. Grice Introduction The case of American Star Insurance Company v. Earnest L. Grice, et al, decided...

Supreme Court of Washington Establishes Non-Presumptive Standard for Primary Residential Placement in Child Custody Cases

Date: Jul 9, 1993

Supreme Court of Washington Establishes Non-Presumptive Standard for Primary Residential Placement in Child Custody Cases Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Marcia Jean Kovacs...

Washington Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Appeal Waivers and Specific Performance in Real Estate Option Contracts

Date: Jun 25, 1993

Washington Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Appeal Waivers and Specific Performance in Real Estate Option Contracts Introduction The case Michael Kruse, et al v. Fred Hemp, et al (121 Wn. 2d 715)...

Affirmation of Non-Appealability of Standard Range Sentences under RCW 9.94A.210(1) in STATE v. MAIL

Date: Jun 18, 1993

Affirmation of Non-Appealability of Standard Range Sentences under RCW 9.94A.210(1) in State of Washington v. Mail Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. James Craig Mail, 121...

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....

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