Washington Case Commentaries

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...

Mandatory Full Reimbursement by DSHS for County Jail Inmate Medical Costs Under RCW 70.48.130

Date: Jan 8, 1993

Mandatory Full Reimbursement by DSHS for County Jail Inmate Medical Costs Under RCW 70.48.130 Introduction The case of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital v. Franklin County addresses the financial...

Collective Bargaining Agreements Cannot Waive Statutory Unemployment Benefits: Shoreline Community College District No. 7 v. Employment Security Department

Date: Dec 25, 1992

Collective Bargaining Agreements Cannot Waive Statutory Unemployment Benefits: Shoreline Community College District No. 7 v. Employment Security Department Introduction In the landmark case of...

Beatt Equipment Company v. Washburn: Defining "Manufacturer" Under the Washington Statute of Repose

Date: Nov 26, 1992

Beatt Equipment Company v. Washburn: Defining "Manufacturer" Under the Washington Statute of Repose Introduction Beatt Equipment Company v. Washburn is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

RCW 69.50.435 Validated: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Drug Offense Enhancements Near School Bus Stops Against Vagueness and Equal Protection Claims

Date: Nov 13, 1992

RCW 69.50.435 Validated: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Drug Offense Enhancements Near School Bus Stops Against Vagueness and Equal Protection Claims Introduction The case of The State of...

Clarifying Coverage Exclusions in Insurance Contracts: McDonald v. State Farm

Date: Oct 2, 1992

Clarifying Coverage Exclusions in Insurance Contracts: McDonald v. State Farm Introduction McDonald v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Dependency Without Parental Unfitness: Insights from In the Matter of the Welfare of Kirsten Key

Date: Sep 11, 1992

Establishing Dependency Without Parental Unfitness: Insights from In the Matter of the Welfare of Kirsten Key Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of Kirsten Key (119 Wn. 2d 600) is a landmark...

Application of "Manifest Error" in Appellate Reviews and Rejection of Impossibility Defense in Controlled Substance Offenses: State v. Christopher Lynn

Date: Sep 1, 1992

Application of "Manifest Error" in Appellate Reviews and Rejection of Impossibility Defense in Controlled Substance Offenses: State v. Christopher Lynn Introduction The State of Washington v....

Ensuring Fourth Amendment Particularity in Child Pornography Search Warrants: Analysis of STATE v. PERRONE

Date: Aug 21, 1992

Ensuring Fourth Amendment Particularity in Child Pornography Search Warrants: Analysis of STATE v. PERRONE Introduction State of Washington v. Frank Perrone, 119 Wn.2d 538 (1992), is a landmark...

Mandatory Inclusion of Grievance Procedures in Collective Bargaining: The City of Pasco v. PERC

Date: Jul 31, 1992

Mandatory Inclusion of Grievance Procedures in Collective Bargaining: The City of Pasco v. PERC Introduction The landmark case, The City of Pasco v. Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC),...