Estoppel in Usury Defense: Analysis of LIEBERGESELL v. EVANS Introduction In the landmark case of Virginia B. Liebergesell, Petitioner, v. Franklin W. Evans, et al., decided by the Supreme Court of...
Cunningham v. State: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of Recorded Statements in Custodial Arrests Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Edward Leon Cunningham, et al (93 Wn. 2d...
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 Introduction Aschauer v. Taylor is a landmark case...
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 Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Shipp, Krumins, Van Antwerp,...
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 Introduction In the consolidated case of The State of Washington v. James H....
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 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 Introduction In THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. JAMES...
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. Introduction In the landmark case of Vicki L. LAMON v....
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...