Washington Case Commentaries

Establishing the Tort of Outrage in Washington: Grimsby v. Samson et al.

Date: Jan 10, 1975

Establishing the Tort of Outrage in Washington: Grimsby v. Samson et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Arne M. Grimsby v. Werner E. Samson et al. (85 Wn.2d 52, 1975), the Supreme Court of...

Scope of the Rescue Doctrine for Professional Rescuers: Maltman v. Sauer

Date: Jan 8, 1975

Scope of the Rescue Doctrine for Professional Rescuers: Maltman v. Sauer Introduction Maltman v. Sauer (84 Wn. 2d 975, 1975) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington, en banc....

Procedural Discretion in Post-Conviction Bail: State v. Smith and Forsyth

Date: Nov 1, 1974

Procedural Discretion in Post-Conviction Bail: State v. Smith and Forsyth Introduction The case of The State of Washington, Petitioner, v. David Terron Smith, Respondent and Ronald G. Forsyth,...

Judicial Affirmation of SEPA's Applicability in Limited Access Highway Hearings

Date: Aug 23, 1974

Judicial Affirmation of SEPA's Applicability in Limited Access Highway Hearings Introduction In the landmark case of Leschi Improvement Council et al. v. Washington State Highway Commission et al....

Proximate Cause and Mitigation in Governmental Tort Claims: An In-depth Commentary on King v. City of Seattle

Date: Aug 16, 1974

Proximate Cause and Mitigation in Governmental Tort Claims: An In-depth Commentary on King v. City of Seattle Introduction In John P. King et al. v. The City of Seattle, 84 Wn.2d 239 (1974), the...

STATE v. CAROTHERS: Affirming Aiding and Abetting Liability and Jury Instructions on Accomplice Testimony

Date: Aug 16, 1974

STATE v. CAROTHERS: Affirming Aiding and Abetting Liability and Jury Instructions on Accomplice Testimony Introduction Case: The State of Washington v. John Vincent Carothers Court: The Supreme Court...

The Right to Counsel in Permanent Parental Deprivation Proceedings

Date: Jul 26, 1974

The Right to Counsel in Permanent Parental Deprivation Proceedings Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of Alexander H. Lustier et al., Minors (84 Wn. 2d 135), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing the 'Manifest Injustice' Standard for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas: THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. KENNETH LLOYD TAYLOR

Date: Apr 12, 1974

Establishing the 'Manifest Injustice' Standard for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas: THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. KENNETH LLOYD TAYLOR Introduction THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. KENNETH LLOYD TAYLOR is a landmark...

Affirmation of Statutory Guaranty Acts under Equal Protection and Due Process: AETNA v. Washington Guaranty Association

Date: Mar 22, 1974

Affirmation of Statutory Guaranty Acts under Equal Protection and Due Process: AETNA v. Washington Guaranty Association Introduction The case of AETNA Life Insurance Company et al. v. Washington Life...

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...

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