Washington Case Commentaries

Rape Trauma Syndrome Admissibility: Washington Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Nov 6, 1987

Rape Trauma Syndrome Admissibility: Washington Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Michael Earl Black (109 Wn. 2d 336, 1987), the Supreme...

Lockwood v. Raymark Industries: Establishing Continuing Duty to Warn in Asbestos Product Liability Cases

Date: Oct 16, 1987

Lockwood v. Raymark Industries: Establishing Continuing Duty to Warn in Asbestos Product Liability Cases Introduction In Lockwood v. Raymark Industries, Inc., 109 Wn. 2d 235 (1987), the Supreme Court...

Deficient Counsel and Voluntary Intoxication: Insights from The State of Washington v. Kerry S. Thomas

Date: Oct 9, 1987

Deficient Counsel and Voluntary Intoxication: Insights from The State of Washington v. Kerry S. Thomas Introduction The State of Washington v. Kerry S. Thomas is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Washington Supreme Court Refines "Same Criminal Conduct" Standard Under SRA

Date: Oct 9, 1987

Washington Supreme Court Refines "Same Criminal Conduct" Standard Under Sentencing Reform Act Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. James T. Dunaway, along with related...

Expansion of 'Seller' Liability under Washington Securities Act in Haberman v. WPPSS

Date: Oct 9, 1987

Expansion of 'Seller' Liability under Washington Securities Act in Haberman v. WPPSS Introduction The case of Haberman et al., Appellants, v. Washington Public Power Supply System et al. (109 Wn. 2d...

State v. Schaaf et al. (1987): Upholding the Absence of Jury Trials in Juvenile Justice Proceedings

Date: Sep 25, 1987

State v. Schaaf et al. (1987): Upholding the Absence of Jury Trials in Juvenile Justice Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Timothy Leland Schaaf et al. (No....

Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction in Civil RICO Actions: Insights from Rice v. Janovich

Date: Sep 25, 1987

Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction in Civil RICO Actions: Insights from Rice v. Janovich Introduction Rice v. Janovich and Auty v. Ballard are consolidated cases adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

STATE v. RUPE: Affirmation of Death Penalty Sentencing Standards

Date: Sep 18, 1987

STATE v. RUPE: Affirmation of Death Penalty Sentencing Standards Introduction State of Washington v. Mitchell E. Rupe is a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Washington on September...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Municipal Utility Authority and Gift Prohibition in Conservation Programs

Date: Aug 28, 1987

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Municipal Utility Authority and Gift Prohibition in Conservation Programs Introduction In the landmark case The City of Tacoma v. The Taxpayers of...

Comprehensive Commentary on Blair v. Washington State University: Ensuring Comprehensive Sex Equity in Collegiate Athletics

Date: Aug 7, 1987

Comprehensive Commentary on Blair v. Washington State University: Ensuring Comprehensive Sex Equity in Collegiate Athletics Introduction Blair v. Washington State University, decided on August 6,...

Jury Unanimity on Alternate Methods Not Required for First Degree Rape Convictions: Analysis of STATE v. WHITNEY

Date: Jul 24, 1987

Jury Unanimity on Alternate Methods Not Required for First Degree Rape Convictions: Analysis of STATE v. WHITNEY Introduction The landmark case, State of Washington v. Alfred William Whitney,...

STATE v. BEBB: Upholding Trial Court Authority on Competency Examinations and Pro Se Representation

Date: Jul 24, 1987

STATE v. BEBB: Upholding Trial Court Authority on Competency Examinations and Pro Se Representation Introduction In The State of Washington v. Robert Ray Bebb, 108 Wn. 2d 515 (1987), the Supreme...

Affirmation of Exceptional Sentencing Based on Lack of Criminal Predisposition and Cooperation with Authorities

Date: Jul 24, 1987

Affirmation of Exceptional Sentencing Based on Lack of Criminal Predisposition and Cooperation with Authorities Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Gary Tyrone Nelson (108 Wn. 2d 491)...

Enhancing Sentencing Discretion: STATE v. FISHER and the Consideration of Victim Vulnerability

Date: Jul 10, 1987

Enhancing Sentencing Discretion: STATE v. FISHER and the Consideration of Victim Vulnerability Introduction State of Washington v. Richard Elston Fisher (108 Wn. 2d 419) is a landmark case decided by...

Restricting Collateral Estoppel in Paternity Actions: Enhancing Child-Centric Determinations – McDaniels v. Carlson

Date: Jun 12, 1987

Restricting Collateral Estoppel in Paternity Actions: Enhancing Child-Centric Determinations – McDaniels v. Carlson Introduction Shawn McDaniels v. Gary Carlson (108 Wn. 2d 299), adjudicated by the...

Establishing Duty of Care in Public Duty Doctrine: Bailey v. Town of Forks

Date: Jun 5, 1987

Establishing Duty of Care in Public Duty Doctrine: Bailey v. Town of Forks Introduction Bailey v. Town of Forks, 108 Wn. 2d 262 (1987), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that...

Conditional Privilege in Defamation Cases Involving Recall Petitions

Date: May 8, 1987

Conditional Privilege in Defamation Cases Involving Recall Petitions Introduction The case of Don Herron, et al. v. The Tribune Publishing Company, Inc., et al. (108 Wn. 2d 162), adjudicated by the...

Procedural Due Process in Judicial Discipline: The Mark S. Deming Case

Date: May 8, 1987

Procedural Due Process in Judicial Discipline: The Mark S. Deming Case Introduction In May 1987, the Supreme Court of Washington, en banc, issued a landmark judgment in the disciplinary proceeding...

Affirmation of Trade Secret Protection: Insights from Boeing Co. v. Sierracin Corp.

Date: May 1, 1987

Affirmation of Trade Secret Protection: Insights from Boeing Co. v. Sierracin Corp. Introduction Boeing Company, a leading airplane manufacturer, brought forth litigation against Sierracin...

Separate Accrual of Loss of Consortium Claims: Reichelt v. Johns-Manville

Date: Mar 6, 1987

Separate Accrual of Loss of Consortium Claims: Reichelt v. Johns-Manville Introduction In the landmark case of Edward H. Reichelt, et al. v. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al., decided by the Supreme...

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