Admissibility of Inconsistent Identification and Rejection of Multiple-Hypothesis Instructions: Washington Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington...
Proximate Cause and State Sovereign Immunity: Upholding Liability Standards under RCW 4.92.090 Introduction Barbara LaPlante et al. v. The State of Washington, 85 Wn. 2d 154 (1975), addresses the...
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 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 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 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 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 Introduction Case: The State of Washington v. John Vincent Carothers Court: The Supreme Court...
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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of JOHNNY LEE SEGO et al., Minors. (82...
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 Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Jose Arthur Roybal, 82 Wn. 2d 577 (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) Introduction The case of...
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...