Washington Case Commentaries

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...

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

Date: Mar 3, 1972

Extending Uninsured Motorist Coverage to Household Members: Analysis of Touchiette v. Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of William C. Touchiette v. Northwestern Mutual Insurance...

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

Date: Feb 25, 1972

Validity of Prenuptial Agreements and Equitable Distribution in Divorce: FRIEDLANDER v. FRIEDLANDER (80 Wn.2d 293) Introduction The case of John M. Friedlander v. Polly Friedlander is a landmark...

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

Date: Mar 26, 1971

Confidentiality and Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Proceedings: Carroll v. Junker et al. Introduction The case of The State of Washington, on the Relation of Charles O. Carroll v. John M....

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

Date: Nov 13, 1970

STATE v. JACOBSEN: Defining Appellate Procedures and Upholding Negligent Homicide Statutes Introduction State of Washington v. Richard Dewey Jacobsen is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

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

Date: May 29, 1970

Golladay v. The State of Washington: Refining the Felony Murder Rule and Jury Instruction Protocols Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Walter Scott Golladay, reported in 470 P.2d 191...

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

Date: May 15, 1970

STATE v. ZORNES: Defining the Retroactive Impact of Statutory Repeal on Narcotic Prosecutions Introduction State of Washington v. Robert A. Zornes et al., 475 P.2d 109 (1970), is a pivotal case...

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

Date: Feb 27, 1970

Establishing State Riparian Water Rights on Trust Lands: Overruling Doan Creek and Crab Creek Introduction The case of M.G. Walker, Respondent, v. John O. Alby et al., Respondents, The State of...

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

Date: Jan 30, 1970

Discretion in Sentencing and Evidentiary Admission: Insights from State v. Aquilla Miles Introduction State of Washington v. Aquilla Miles is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Agency Relationships and Fiduciary Duties: Insights from MOSS v. VADMAN

Date: Dec 19, 1969

Establishing Agency Relationships and Fiduciary Duties: Insights from MOSS v. VADMAN Introduction MOSS v. VADMAN is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1969. The plaintiffs,...

ANCHETA v. DALY (1969): Broadening Judicial Review and Refining Labor Dispute Disqualifications in Unemployment Compensation

Date: Nov 21, 1969

ANCHETA v. DALY (1969): Broadening Judicial Review and Refining Labor Dispute Disqualifications in Unemployment Compensation Introduction ANCHETA v. DALY is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Standing and Regulatory Exemptions in Public Utility Practices: Insights from Washington Natural Gas Co. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County

Date: Oct 10, 1969

Standing and Regulatory Exemptions in Public Utility Practices: Insights from Washington Natural Gas Co. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County Introduction The case of Washington...

Insufficient Evidence for Constructive Possession in Narcotics Cases: State v. Hutchinson

Date: Oct 3, 1969

Insufficient Evidence for Constructive Possession in Narcotics Cases: State v. Hutchinson Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Michael Anthony Hutchinson presents a pivotal examination of...

STATE v. ADAMS: Admissibility of Autopsy Photographs and Waiver of Counsel Rights in Capital Murder Proceedings

Date: Sep 12, 1969

STATE v. ADAMS: Admissibility of Autopsy Photographs and Waiver of Counsel Rights in Capital Murder Proceedings Introduction State v. Jerry Ralph Adams is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Permissible Use of Photographic Identification and Lineups in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from STATE v. GEFELLER

Date: Aug 1, 1969

Permissible Use of Photographic Identification and Lineups in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from STATE v. GEFELLER Introduction State of Washington v. James Ely Gefeller, reported in 458 P.2d 17...

Ensuring Fairness and Preventing Spot Zoning: An Analysis of SMITH v. SKAGIT COUNTY (1969)

Date: Apr 18, 1969

Ensuring Fairness and Preventing Spot Zoning: An Analysis of SMITH v. SKAGIT COUNTY (1969) Introduction In the landmark case of N.L. Smith, Appellant, v. Skagit County et al., Respondents, and Evan...

Adoption of Strict Liability in Product Liability Cases: ULMER v. FORD MOTOR COmpany

Date: Mar 21, 1969

Adoption of Strict Liability in Product Liability Cases: ULMER v. FORD MOTOR COmpany Introduction ULMER v. FORD MOTOR COmpany is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Washington in...

Affirming Deed Validity to Pre-Incorporation Corporations and Mortgage Priority Principles in John Davis Co. v. Cedar Glen #4, Inc.

Date: Jan 24, 1969

Affirming Deed Validity to Pre-Incorporation Corporations and Mortgage Priority Principles in John Davis Co. v. Cedar Glen #4, Inc. Introduction John Davis Co. v. Cedar Glen #4, Inc. is a significant...

Balancing Attorney-Client Privilege and Court's Authority: Insights from Charles A. Dike, Jr. v. Robbin Angela Dike

Date: Dec 6, 1968

Balancing Attorney-Client Privilege and Court's Authority: Insights from Charles A. Dike, Jr. v. Robbin Angela Dike Introduction The case of Charles A. Dike, Jr. v. Robbin Angela Dike serves as a...

Impeachment of Witness Credibility and Constitutional Protections: Insights from STATE v. LAMPSHIRE

Date: Nov 22, 1968

Impeachment of Witness Credibility and Constitutional Protections: Insights from STATE v. LAMPSHIRE Introduction State of Washington v. Martha Kaye Lampshire, reported in 447 P.2d 727 (1968), is a...

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