Washington Case Commentaries

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...

STATE v. SMITH et al.: Establishing Unified Standards for Joinder of Offenses in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Oct 30, 1968

STATE v. SMITH et al.: Establishing Unified Standards for Joinder of Offenses in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Leodis Smith et al., reported in 446 P.2d 571 (74...

Prier v. Refrigeration Engineering Co.: Establishing Implied Warranties in Specialized Construction Contracts

Date: Jun 21, 1968

Prier v. Refrigeration Engineering Co.: Establishing Implied Warranties in Specialized Construction Contracts Introduction The case of Prier et al. v. Refrigeration Engineering Company et al. (442...

Establishing Knowledge in Hit-and-Run Offenses: Insights from STATE v. MARTIN

Date: Apr 26, 1968

Establishing Knowledge in Hit-and-Run Offenses: Insights from STATE v. MARTIN Introduction State of Washington v. Claude W. Martin, reported in 440 P.2d 429 (73 Wn. 2d 616), is a landmark judgment by...

State Supremacy in Outdoor Advertising Regulation Affirmed: Markham Advertising Co. v. Washington

Date: Mar 27, 1968

State Supremacy in Outdoor Advertising Regulation Affirmed: Markham Advertising Co. v. Washington Introduction Markham Advertising Company, Inc., et al., Appellants, v. The State of Washington et...

Establishing Equitable Principles in Vacating Default Judgments: The WHITE v. HOLM Decision

Date: Mar 15, 1968

Establishing Equitable Principles in Vacating Default Judgments: The WHITE v. HOLM Decision Introduction The case of Etta A. White v. Richard B. Holm et al., reported in 438 P.2d 581 (73 Wn. 2d 348),...

Application of the Missing Witness Rule and Miranda Rights: The State v. Belknap Judgment

Date: Mar 7, 1968

Application of the Missing Witness Rule and Miranda Rights: The State v. Belknap Judgment Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Ronald E. Davis et al, Defendants, James L. Belknap,...

Protecting Common Carrier Permit Rights: Res Judicata and Due Process in Luisi Truck Lines v. WA Utilities & Transportation Commission

Date: Dec 29, 1967

Protecting Common Carrier Permit Rights: Res Judicata and Due Process in Luisi Truck Lines, Inc. v. Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Introduction The case of Luisi Truck Lines, Inc....

Clarifying Negligent Homicide: 'Disregard for Safety of Others' as a Distinct Category under RCW 46.61.520

Date: Dec 22, 1967

Clarifying Negligent Homicide: 'Disregard for Safety of Others' as a Distinct Category under RCW 46.61.520 Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington's decision in The State of Washington v. George...

Redefining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice: Moving Beyond the Locality Rule

Date: Sep 22, 1967

Redefining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice: Moving Beyond the Locality Rule Introduction Dorothy H. Pederson v. M.L. Dumouchell, et al., reported in 431 P.2d 973 (72 Wn.2d 73), is a...

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