Washington Case Commentaries

Merger of Charges in Sexual Offense Cases: State v. Gary L. Johnson

Date: Oct 5, 1979

Merger of Charges in Sexual Offense Cases: State v. Gary L. Johnson Introduction State of Washington v. Gary L. Johnson is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1979. The...

Branch v. Averbeck Realty: Equitable Vacation of Default Judgments and Protection of Post-Divorce Property

Date: Sep 14, 1979

Branch v. Averbeck Realty: Equitable Vacation of Default Judgments and Protection of Post-Divorce Property Introduction Branch v. Averbeck Realty, Inc., et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Extension of the Discovery Rule to Products Liability in Medical Malpractice: Ohler v. Tacoma General Hospital

Date: Aug 17, 1979

Extension of the Discovery Rule to Products Liability in Medical Malpractice: Ohler v. Tacoma General Hospital Introduction Ohler v. Tacoma General Hospital, 92 Wn. 2d 507 (1979), is a landmark...

Reaffirmation of Written Waiver Requirements for Jury Trials under CrR 6.1(a)

Date: Mar 2, 1979

Reaffirmation of Written Waiver Requirements for Jury Trials under CrR 6.1(a) Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington’s decision in State of Washington v. Ernest George Wicke and In the Matter...

State v. Gilcrist: Affirmation of Habitual Criminal Convictions and Upholding of Miranda Rights in Inhumane Conditions

Date: Feb 9, 1979

State v. Gilcrist: Affirmation of Habitual Criminal Convictions and Upholding of Miranda Rights in Inhumane Conditions Introduction State of Washington v. Alvin L. Gilcrist et al., 91 Wn. 2d 603...

Affirmation of Second-Degree Assault Conviction: Establishing the Legality of Firearm Enhancements and Lesser Included Offenses in Washington State

Date: Jan 6, 1979

Affirmation of Second-Degree Assault Conviction: Establishing the Legality of Firearm Enhancements and Lesser Included Offenses in Washington State Introduction In THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. JAMES...

Silence and Due Process: The Fricks Decision Establishes New Protections

Date: Jan 5, 1979

Silence and Due Process: The Fricks Decision Establishes New Protections Introduction In the landmark case State of Washington v. John Russell Fricks (91 Wn. 2d 391, 1979), the Supreme Court of...

Affidavits with Expert Opinions Create Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Strict Products Liability Cases: LAMON v. McDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP.

Date: Jan 5, 1979

Affidavits with Expert Opinions Create Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Strict Products Liability Cases: LAMON v. McDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP. Introduction In the landmark case of Vicki L. LAMON v....

Affirmation of Joint and Several Liability and Employer Immunity in Seattle-First National Bank v. Shoreline Concrete Co.

Date: Dec 29, 1978

Affirmation of Joint and Several Liability and Employer Immunity under Industrial Insurance Act in Seattle-First National Bank v. Shoreline Concrete Co. Introduction The case of Seattle-First...

Attorney General's Authority to File Amicus Curiae Briefs on Public Interest Matters Upheld

Date: Dec 22, 1978

Attorney General's Authority to File Amicus Curiae Briefs on Public Interest Matters Upheld Introduction Young Americans for Freedom, et al. v. Slade Gorton, 91 Wn. 2d 204 (1978), is a landmark...

Effective Assistance of Counsel: Reinforcement of Existing Standards in State v. Adams

Date: Nov 23, 1978

Effective Assistance of Counsel: Reinforcement of Existing Standards in State v. Adams Introduction State of Washington v. Frank Henry Adams, 91 Wn.2d 86 (1978), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirming Regular and Dependable Tax Funding for Basic Education: Seattle School District No. 1 v. State of Washington

Date: Sep 29, 1978

Affirming Regular and Dependable Tax Funding for Basic Education: Seattle School District No. 1 v. State of Washington Introduction In the landmark case Seattle School District No. 1, et al. v. The...

Workman v. State: Clarifying Lesser Included Offenses and Enhanced Firearm Penalties in Attempted Robbery

Date: Sep 8, 1978

Workman v. State: Clarifying Lesser Included Offenses and Enhanced Firearm Penalties in Attempted Robbery Introduction In The State of Washington v. Lawrence D. Workman, the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Reasonable Accommodation Obligations under RCW 49.60.180: Holland v. Boeing Company

Date: Aug 18, 1978

Affirmation of Reasonable Accommodation Obligations under RCW 49.60.180: Holland v. Boeing Company Introduction RAYMOND W. HOLLAND, Respondent, v. THE BOEING COMPANY, Appellant, 90 Wn.2d 384, is a...

Establishing the Duty of General Contractors for Subcontractor Employees' Safety: Kelley v. Wright Construction

Date: Jul 28, 1978

Establishing the Duty of General Contractors for Subcontractor Employees' Safety: Kelley v. Wright Construction Co. Introduction The case of Evelyn N. Kelley v. Howard S. Wright Construction Co. (90...

Affirming the Scope of the Public Disclosure Act in Assessors' Records: Hearst Corp. v. Hoppe

Date: Jun 2, 1978

Affirming the Scope of the Public Disclosure Act in Assessors' Records: Hearst Corporation v. Hoppe Introduction Case Title: Hearst Corporation, Respondent, v. Harley Hoppe, Appellant. Court: The...

Affirmation of the Learned Intermediary Doctrine in Physician-Administered Product Liability: Terhune v. Robins

Date: Apr 28, 1978

Affirmation of the Learned Intermediary Doctrine in Physician-Administered Product Liability: Terhune v. Robins Introduction The case of Robert C. Terhune, Jr., et al. v. A.H. Robins Company,...

Save a Valuable Environment v. The City of Bothell: Establishing Nonprofit Standing and Environmental Considerations in Zoning

Date: Mar 31, 1978

Save a Valuable Environment v. The City of Bothell: Establishing Nonprofit Standing and Environmental Considerations in Zoning Introduction In the landmark case Save a Valuable Environment (SAVE) v....

Municipal Duty to Enforce Building and Fire Codes: Halvorson v. Dahl et al. Analysis

Date: Feb 17, 1978

Municipal Duty to Enforce Building and Fire Codes: Halvorson v. Dahl et al. Analysis Introduction Halvorson v. Dahl et al., 89 Wn.2d 673 (1978), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Exclusion of Federal Custody Time in Calculating the Speedy Trial Period in State Criminal Proceedings

Date: Feb 3, 1978

Exclusion of Federal Custody Time in Calculating the Speedy Trial Period in State Criminal Proceedings Introduction The State of Washington v. Ricky Anthony Young is a significant case adjudicated by...

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