State v. Bowerman: Affirming Statutory Plea Limitations and Protecting the Right to a Jury Trial Introduction State of Washington v. Diane Elaine Bowerman, 115 Wn. 2d 794 (1990), is a pivotal case...
UIM Coverage Exclusion for Intentional Acts and the Definition of 'Using' a Vehicle: Insights from Roller v. Stonewall Insurance Introduction Daniel ROLLER v. STONEWALL INSURANCE COmpany is a pivotal...
Adoption of the Context Rule Over Plain Meaning in Contract Interpretation: Analysis of Orville L. Berg v. Hudesman Introduction The landmark case of Orville L. Berg, et al. v. Dually and as...
Felony Murder in the Course of Burglary: Limitations on Self-Defense Claims - STATE v. DENNISON Introduction State of Washington v. Randall Jay Dennison is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes State Constitutional Privacy Protections for Garbage Searches Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Bradley M. Boland (115 Wn.2d 571) reached the...
Atherton Condominium Development: Reinforcing the Implied Warranty of Habitability Introduction The case of Atherton Condominium Apartment-Owners Association Board of Directors v. Blume Development...
Establishing Measures of Damages and Attorney Fee Standards in Lease Breaches: FISHER PROPERTIES v. ARDEN-MAYFAIR Introduction The case of Fisher Properties, Inc. v. Arden-Mayfair, Inc. (115 Wn.2d...
Conscionability and Public Policy in Limiting Consequential Damages: Analysis of American Nursery Products, Inc. v. Indian Wells Orchards Introduction The case American Nursery Products, Inc. v....
Prosecutorial Discretion Upholding Sentencing Reform: Washington v. Jeffrey Lewis Introduction In The State of Washington v. Jeffrey Lewis (115 Wn. 2d 294), the Supreme Court of Washington addressed...
Defining Vagueness in Municipal Ordinances: Spokane v. Douglass Introduction The City of Spokane v. Harlan D. Douglass, 115 Wn.2d 171 (1990), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington...
Washington Supreme Court Affirms Reasonable Settlement Determinations Under RCW 4.22.060 Introduction The case of Paul H. Schmidt, et al. v. Cornerstone Investments, Inc., et al., Clifford B. Weiss,...
Affirmation of Conviction in Multiple Acts Indecent Liberties Case: Harmless Error Established Introduction The State of Washington v. Larry J. Camarillo, 115 Wn. 2d 60 (1990), is a landmark decision...
Clarification of 72-Hour Detention Period Commencement in Involuntary Commitment: Washington Supreme Court's Decision in In re Swanson Introduction In re Swanson is a landmark case decided by the...
Invited Error Doctrine Reinforced in STATE v. HENDERSON Introduction In The State of Washington v. Jerome Larnedo Henderson, 114 Wn. 2d 867 (1990), the Supreme Court of Washington addressed a pivotal...
Single Violation of WAC 284-30-330 Constitutes a Per Se Unfair Trade Practice under Washington's Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Industrial Indemnity Company of the Northwest, Inc....
Double Jeopardy Protections Under RCW 10.43.040 in Personal Restraint Petitions: Analysis of STATE v. COOK Introduction The case In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Mark Edwin Cook, Petitioner...
Exclusion of All Evidence Obtained via Unauthorized Electronic Surveillance in Washington State Introduction The State of Washington v. Rose Genia Fjermestad, 114 Wn.2d 828, decided on June 7, 1990,...
Enhancing Consumer Protections: Mason v. Mortgage America and Its Legal Implications Introduction The case of Harold Mason, et al., v. Mortgage America, Inc., et al. (114 Wn. 2d 842) adjudicated by...
Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Child Support Adjustments under Washington's RCW 26.19.020 Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Judith Ann (Griffin) Booth and Gene Ross...
Clarifying Motions to Vacate Default Judgments: Port of Port Angeles v. CMC Real Estate Corporation Introduction The case of The Port of Port Angeles v. CMC Real Estate Corporation, adjudicated by...