Washington Case Commentaries

Corroboration of Child Hearsay Statements in Sexual Offense Cases: STATE v. SWAN

Date: May 4, 1990

Corroboration of Child Hearsay Statements in Sexual Offense Cases: STATE v. SWAN, 114 Wn. 2d 613 Introduction In STATE v. SWAN, 114 Wn. 2d 613 (1990), the Supreme Court of Washington addressed...

Prejudice vs. Judicial Economy in Failure to Sever Multiple Robbery Charges: State v. Bythrow

Date: May 4, 1990

Prejudice vs. Judicial Economy in Failure to Sever Multiple Robbery Charges: State v. Bythrow Introduction State of Washington v. Daniel Wayne Bythrow, 114 Wn.2d 713 (1990), is a pivotal case...

Washington Supreme Court Validates Unilateral Contracts and Variable Ratable Reductions in State-Funded Medical Assistance

Date: Apr 27, 1990

Washington Supreme Court Validates Unilateral Contracts and Variable Ratable Reductions in State-Funded Medical Assistance Introduction The landmark case Multicare Medical Center, et al. v. The...

Termination of Parental Rights in Dependency Cases: Insights from Davis v. Department of Social and Health Services

Date: Apr 24, 1990

Termination of Parental Rights in Dependency Cases: Insights from Davis v. Department of Social and Health Services Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Dependency of P.D. Sandra Davis and...

Regulatory Taking and Exhaustion Doctrine in Inverse Condemnation: Analysis of Presbytery of Seattle v. King County

Date: Mar 16, 1990

Regulatory Taking and Exhaustion Doctrine in Inverse Condemnation: Analysis of Presbytery of Seattle v. King County Introduction The case of Presbytery of Seattle v. King County (114 Wn. 2d 320)...

Exclusive Fishing Rights Rejected: Insights from MARINCOVICH v. TARABOCHIA

Date: Mar 9, 1990

Exclusive Fishing Rights Rejected: Insights from MARINCOVICH v. TARABOCHIA Introduction The case of Gary Marincovich, et al., Petitioners, v. Joseph B. Tarabochia, Jr., et al., Respondents (114 Wn....

Implied Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Legal Malpractice Actions: Insights from Pappas v. Holloway

Date: Mar 2, 1990

Implied Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Legal Malpractice Actions: Insights from Pappas v. Holloway Introduction In the landmark case of John D. Pappas, Respondent, v. Harold Holloway, Et Al,...

STATE v. REMPEL: Strict Interpretation of Witness Tampering and Appellate Review Amid Defendant's Absence

Date: Feb 9, 1990

STATE v. REMPEL: Strict Interpretation of Witness Tampering and Appellate Review Amid Defendant's Absence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Dale D. Rempel (114 Wn. 2d 77,...

State of Washington v. William James Fowler: Reinforcing Burden of Proof and Jury Instruction Standards

Date: Feb 2, 1990

State of Washington v. William James Fowler: Reinforcing Burden of Proof and Jury Instruction Standards Introduction State of Washington v. William James Fowler (114 Wn.2d 59), adjudicated by the...

Howell v. Spokane Inland Empire Blood Bank: Non-Retroactive Blood Shield Statute and Service Classification of Blood Transfusions

Date: Feb 2, 1990

Howell v. Spokane Inland Empire Blood Bank: Non-Retroactive Blood Shield Statute and Service Classification of Blood Transfusions Introduction In Howell v. Spokane Inland Empire Blood Bank et al....

Advancing Prostitution: Clarifying Felony Charges and Legal Standards in State v. Sharon Elliott

Date: Jan 26, 1990

Advancing Prostitution: Clarifying Felony Charges and Legal Standards in State v. Sharon Elliott Introduction State of Washington v. Sharon Elliott, 114 Wn.2d 6 (1990), is a seminal case adjudicated...

Implied Age Discrimination Claims Recognized under RCW 49.44.090 for Employers with Fewer Than Eight Employees

Date: Jan 19, 1990

Implied Age Discrimination Claims Recognized under RCW 49.44.090 for Employers with Fewer Than Eight Employees Introduction The case of Laura Bennett, et al., Appellants, v. J. Michael Hardy, et al.,...

Boeing Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company: CERCLA Response Costs as Damages Under CGL Policies

Date: Jan 5, 1990

Boeing Co. v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company: CERCLA Response Costs as Damages Under CGL Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Boeing Company v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, et al....

Washington's Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction: SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

Date: Dec 8, 1989

Washington's Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction: SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Introduction The case of SHUTE v. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES marked a significant development in the realm of personal...

Consent Requirements in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of STATE v. LEACH

Date: Dec 1, 1989

Consent Requirements in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of STATE v. LEACH Introduction State v. Duncan Farwell Leach (113 Wn. 2d 735, 1989) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes No Duty for Pharmacists to Warn of Long-Term Drug Side Effects

Date: Dec 1, 1989

Washington Supreme Court Establishes No Duty for Pharmacists to Warn of Long-Term Drug Side Effects Introduction In the landmark case of Elaine McKee v. American Home Products Corporation, et al....

Essential Elements Rule in Misdemeanor Charging Documents Established by STATE v. LEACH and Seattle v. Elverston

Date: Nov 23, 1989

Essential Elements Rule in Misdemeanor Charging Documents Established by STATE v. LEACH and Seattle v. Elverston Introduction The State of Washington v. Duncan Leach and Seattle v. Maureen Elverston...

Affirmation of Custodial Interference Statute and Clarification of 'Lawful Custody' in Interstate Disputes: State v. Carver

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Affirmation of Custodial Interference Statute and Clarification of 'Lawful Custody' in Interstate Disputes: State v. Carver Introduction In the landmark case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. PETER M....

Admissibility of Prior Theft Convictions Under ER 609(a): Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BROWN

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Admissibility of Prior Theft Convictions Under ER 609(a): Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BROWN Introduction In State of Washington v. James Artis Brown, 113 Wn. 2d 520 (1989), the Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Public Policy Exception in Wrongful Discharge: DEANNA DICOMES v. State of Washington

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Clarifying the Public Policy Exception in Wrongful Discharge: DEANNA DICOMES v. State of Washington Introduction The case of Deanna Dicomes v. The State of Washington, decided by the Supreme Court of...