State v. Allery: Establishing the Subjective Self-Defense Standard and Admissibility of Battered Woman Syndrome Introduction State of Washington v. Sherrie Lynn Allery, 101 Wn.2d 591 (1984), is a...
Reversal of Firearm Possession Conviction Due to Invalid Predicate Felony: STATE v. GORE Introduction State of Washington v. Johnie Lee Gore is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Unauthorized Waste Discharge as Public Nuisance: Insights from Leonard J. Miotke v. City of Spokane Introduction The case of Leonard J. Miotke, et al. v. The City of Spokane, et al., reported in 101...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Compensation Framework for Supporting Spouses in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in its 1984 decision In the Matter of the...
Corporate Negligence Reaffirmed: Hospital Liability Limited to Inpatient Care Introduction The case of Rudolfo Pedroza, Individually and as Administrator v. Ben Bryant and Skagit Valley Hospital...
Adverse Possession Based Solely on Objective Use: Establishing New Precedent in Washington Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in Kent Peter Chaplin, et al v. Peter Sanders, et al (100 Wn....
Enhanced State Constitutional Protections Against Warrantless Searches: WASHINGTON v. CHRISMAN Introduction The State of Washington v. Neil Martin Chrisman (100 Wn.2d 814, 1984) represents a pivotal...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Due Process Safeguards for Involuntary Mental Commitment Introduction The case of David Dunner, et al. v. Ernest McLaughlin and Robert N. Waters, et...
Prosecutorial Misconduct and Fair Trial Rights: STATE v. DAVENPORT Introduction State of Washington v. David Keith Davenport is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1984....
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Strict Limits on Warrantless Searches Incident to Arrest under Const. art. 1, § 7 Introduction The case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RUSSELL J. RINGER and THE...
Affirmation of Res Judicata and State Immunity in Civil Rights Litigation: Rains v. State of Washington Introduction The case of George C. Rains v. The State of Washington, et al. (100 Wn. 2d 660)...
Liability of Escrow Agents for Unauthorized Practice of Law under Washington's Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of JACK L. BOWERS, ET AL v. TRANSAMERICA TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY (100 Wn....
Presumption of Intent in Burglary Prosecutions: Analysis of STATE v. JOHNSON et al. Introduction State of Washington v. Johnson et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington,...
Duty to Protect Third Parties: Insights from Petersen v. State of Washington Introduction The landmark case of Cynthia E. Petersen v. The State of Washington, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Protection of Union "Do Not Patronize" Campaigns Under First Amendment in Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 Introduction The case of Robert E. Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 of the International...
Chambers-Castanes v. King County: Establishing Liability for Police Negligence in Emotional Distress Claims Introduction In the landmark case Chambers-Castanes v. King County, the Supreme Court of...
Duty of Care for Emergency Vehicle Drivers: An Analysis of Thomas Brown v. Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 1 Introduction The case of Thomas Brown, as Personal Representative v. Spokane...
Admissibility of Collateral Sexual Misconduct Evidence in Indecent Liberties Cases: Analysis of The State of Washington v. Frank Ferguson Introduction The State of Washington v. Frank Ferguson, 100...
Informed Consent Materiality in Medical Malpractice: Vera Smith v. Roger Shannon Introduction Vera M. Smith v. Roger H. Shannon, et al. is a pivotal case in Washington State's legal landscape...
Washington Federation of State Employees v. State of Washington: Precedent on Preliminary Injunctions in Payroll Systems Introduction Washington Federation of State Employees, Council 28, AFL-CIO...