Washington Case Commentaries

Morris v. McNicol et al.: Clarifying the Standards for Summary Judgment in Property Damage Cases

Date: Mar 1, 1974

Morris v. McNicol et al.: Clarifying the Standards for Summary Judgment in Property Damage Cases Introduction Morris v. McNicol et al., 83 Wn.2d 491 (1974), is a seminal case decided by the Supreme...

STATE v. GLUCK: Defining Probable Cause and Search Incident to Arrest in Vehicular Contexts

Date: Feb 8, 1974

STATE v. GLUCK: Defining Probable Cause and Search Incident to Arrest in Vehicular Contexts Introduction State of Washington v. Peter Gluck is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of the Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act: Upholding Police Power in Motor Vehicle License Revocation

Date: Oct 12, 1973

Affirmation of the Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act: Upholding Police Power in Motor Vehicle License Revocation Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Richard R....

Sego v. State: Establishing the 'Clear, Cogent, and Convincing' Standard for Permanent Deprivation of Parental Custody

Date: Aug 31, 1973

Sego v. State: Establishing the 'Clear, Cogent, and Convincing' Standard for Permanent Deprivation of Parental Custody Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of JOHNNY LEE SEGO et al., Minors. (82...

Comprehensive Commentary on THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. J-R DISTRIBUTORS, INC. et al.

Date: Jul 28, 1973

Establishing Strict Standards for Obscenity Prosecutions: Insights from THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. J-R DISTRIBUTORS, INC., et al. Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. J-R...

Overruling Dual Sovereignty: Washington Supreme Court Reinforces Unified Double Jeopardy Protections

Date: Jul 27, 1973

Overruling Dual Sovereignty: Washington Supreme Court Reinforces Unified Double Jeopardy Protections Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Jose Arthur Roybal, 82 Wn. 2d 577 (1973),...

Comprehensive Commentary on THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RALPH WILLIAMS' NORTH WEST CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH, INC. (82 Wn. 2d 265)

Date: May 18, 1973

Establishing Comprehensive Enforcement Mechanisms in Washington’s Consumer Protection Act Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RALPH WILLIAMS' NORTH WEST CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH,...

Priority of Liens for Optional Loan Advances and Fiduciary Duties of Escrow Agents: An Analysis of National Bank of Washington v. Equity Investors et al. (81 Wn. 2d 886)

Date: Feb 9, 1973

Priority of Liens for Optional Loan Advances and Fiduciary Duties of Escrow Agents: An Analysis of National Bank of Washington v. Equity Investors et al. (81 Wn. 2d 886) Introduction The case of...

Enhanced Due Process in Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Frazier

Date: Dec 8, 1972

Enhanced Due Process in Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Frazier Introduction State of Washington v. Yolanda Annette Frazier, 81 Wn. 2d 628 (1972), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Mail-Order Sweepstakes as Unlawful Lotteries under Consumer Protection Act

Date: Sep 29, 1972

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Mail-Order Sweepstakes as Unlawful Lotteries under Consumer Protection Act Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Reader's Digest...

Property Ownership Requirement for Candidacy Violates Equal Protection: Sorenson v. City of Bellingham

Date: Apr 28, 1972

Property Ownership Requirement for Candidacy Violates Equal Protection: Sorenson v. City of Bellingham Introduction In Ron Sorenson v. The City of Bellingham et al., 80 Wn. 2d 547 (1972), the Supreme...

Doctrine of Laches and Appearance of Fairness in Zoning: Washington Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Buell v. Bremerton

Date: Apr 21, 1972

Doctrine of Laches and Appearance of Fairness in Zoning: Washington Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Buell v. Bremerton Introduction In the landmark case of Charles E. Buell et al. v. The City of...

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Washington Case Commentaries

Morris v. McNicol et al.: Clarifying the Standards for Summary Judgment in Property Damage Cases

STATE v. GLUCK: Defining Probable Cause and Search Incident to Arrest in Vehicular Contexts

Affirmation of the Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act: Upholding Police Power in Motor Vehicle License Revocation

Sego v. State: Establishing the 'Clear, Cogent, and Convincing' Standard for Permanent Deprivation of Parental Custody

Comprehensive Commentary on THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. J-R DISTRIBUTORS, INC. et al.

Overruling Dual Sovereignty: Washington Supreme Court Reinforces Unified Double Jeopardy Protections

Comprehensive Commentary on THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RALPH WILLIAMS' NORTH WEST CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH, INC. (82 Wn. 2d 265)

Priority of Liens for Optional Loan Advances and Fiduciary Duties of Escrow Agents: An Analysis of National Bank of Washington v. Equity Investors et al. (81 Wn. 2d 886)

Enhanced Due Process in Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Frazier

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Mail-Order Sweepstakes as Unlawful Lotteries under Consumer Protection Act

Property Ownership Requirement for Candidacy Violates Equal Protection: Sorenson v. City of Bellingham

Doctrine of Laches and Appearance of Fairness in Zoning: Washington Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Buell v. Bremerton

Extending Uninsured Motorist Coverage to Household Members: Analysis of Touchiette v. Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co.

Validity of Prenuptial Agreements and Equitable Distribution in Divorce: FRIEDLANDER v. FRIEDLANDER

Confidentiality and Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Proceedings: Carroll v. Junker et al.

STATE v. JACOBSEN: Defining Appellate Procedures and Upholding Negligent Homicide Statutes

Golladay v. The State of Washington: Refining the Felony Murder Rule and Jury Instruction Protocols

STATE v. ZORNES: Defining the Retroactive Impact of Statutory Repeal on Narcotic Prosecutions

Establishing State Riparian Water Rights on Trust Lands: Overruling Doan Creek and Crab Creek

Discretion in Sentencing and Evidentiary Admission: Insights from State v. Aquilla Miles