Washington Case Commentaries

Specific Performance in Real Estate Transactions: Analysis of Streater v. White

Date: Jun 17, 1980

Specific Performance in Real Estate Transactions: Analysis of Streater v. White Introduction The case of William C. Streater, et al. v. Thomas E. White, et al. (26 Wn. App. 430) adjudicated by the...

Aschauer v. Taylor: Establishing Standards for Permanent Deprivation of Parental Rights Based on Substantial Evidence and Child's Best Interests

Date: May 30, 1980

Aschauer v. Taylor: Establishing Standards for Permanent Deprivation of Parental Rights Based on Substantial Evidence and Child's Best Interests Introduction Aschauer v. Taylor is a landmark case...

Limits on Investigatory Vehicle Stops and Passenger Identification under the Fourth Amendment

Date: May 30, 1980

Limits on Investigatory Vehicle Stops and Passenger Identification under the Fourth Amendment Introduction In The State of Washington v. Louanne Marie Larson, 93 Wn.2d 638 (1980), the Supreme Court...

State of Washington v. Shipp, Krumins, Van Antwerp, and Hinz: Clarifying the Definition of Knowledge in Criminal Law

Date: May 16, 1980

State of Washington v. Shipp, Krumins, Van Antwerp, and Hinz: Clarifying the Definition of Knowledge in Criminal Law Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Shipp, Krumins, Van Antwerp,...

STATE v. DAILEY: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Prosecutorial Mismanagement

Date: May 2, 1980

STATE v. DAILEY: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Prosecutorial Mismanagement Introduction State of Washington v. David S. Dailey, 93 Wn. 2d 454 (1980), presented a pivotal case in the realm of...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Marijuana Prohibition: Affirmation of Equal Protection and Constitutional Standards

Date: Apr 25, 1980

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Marijuana Prohibition: Affirmation of Equal Protection and Constitutional Standards Introduction In the consolidated case of The State of Washington v. James H....

Prosecutorial Discretion in Habitual Criminal Charges: State v. Barton

Date: Apr 18, 1980

Prosecutorial Discretion in Habitual Criminal Charges: State v. Barton Introduction State of Washington v. Earle A. Barton is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington on April 17,...

Unanimous Verdict Requirement in Multiple Victim Assault Cases: STATE v. STEPHENS

Date: Feb 29, 1980

Unanimous Verdict Requirement in Multiple Victim Assault Cases: STATE v. STEPHENS Introduction State of Washington v. Marlon K. Stephens, 93 Wn. 2d 186 (1980), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes State's Burden in Challenging Pre-Boykin Pleas in Habitual Criminal Proceedings

Date: Feb 15, 1980

Washington Supreme Court Establishes State's Burden in Challenging Pre-Boykin Pleas in Habitual Criminal Proceedings Introduction In the landmark decision of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. PATRICK JEROME...

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...

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