Washington Case Commentaries

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Fact-Finding in Thorney v. Hesperian Orchards

Date: Aug 21, 1959

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Fact-Finding in Thorney v. Hesperian Orchards Introduction The case of David A. Thorndike et al. v. Hesperian Orchards, Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Validating Unilateral Stipulations in Eminent Domain: State of Washington v. Basin Development and Sales Co.

Date: Nov 29, 1958

Validating Unilateral Stipulations in Eminent Domain: State of Washington v. Basin Development and Sales Co. Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Basin Development and Sales Co. (1958)...

Governmental Immunity from Strikes: The Port of Seattle Decision

Date: May 3, 1958

Governmental Immunity from Strikes: The Port of Seattle Decision Introduction The case of The Port of Seattle v. International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union et al. (1958) addresses a...

State v. Earl C. Case: Establishing Boundaries of Prosecutorial Conduct in Ensuring a Fair Trial

Date: Jun 8, 1956

State v. Earl C. Case: Establishing Boundaries of Prosecutorial Conduct in Ensuring a Fair Trial Reported in 298 P.2d 500. (49 Wn. 2d 66) | Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc | June 7, 1956...

Establishing Contractual Obligations in Public Pensions: Insights from Bakenhus v. City of Seattle

Date: Apr 20, 1956

Establishing Contractual Obligations in Public Pensions: Insights from Bakenhus v. City of Seattle Introduction The case of H.D. Bakenhus et al. v. The City of Seattle et al., decided by the Supreme...

Equal Protection in Criminal Classification: Washington Supreme Court Invalidates RCW 9.41.160

Date: Mar 23, 1956

Equal Protection in Criminal Classification: Washington Supreme Court Invalidates RCW 9.41.160 Introduction The case of Stanley C. Olsen v. Lawrence Delmore, Jr. addressed a pivotal issue concerning...

State v. Samuel Emmanuel: Key Precedents on Bribery, Evidence, and Jury Instructions

Date: Jul 3, 1953

State v. Samuel Emmanuel: Key Precedents on Bribery, Evidence, and Jury Instructions Introduction State of Washington v. Samuel Emmanuel is a landmark case reported in 259 P.2d 845 (42 Wn. 2d 799) by...

Duty of School Districts to Foresee and Prevent Student Misconduct: McLEOD v. GRANT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTrict No. 128

Date: Mar 26, 1953

Duty of School Districts to Foresee and Prevent Student Misconduct: McLEOD v. GRANT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTrict No. 128 Introduction In McLEOD v. GRANT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTrict No. 128, 255 P.2d 360 (42 Wn....

Admissibility of Prior Confessions: Establishing Identity and Manner of Commission in STATE v. GOEBEL

Date: Jan 25, 1952

Admissibility of Prior Confessions: Establishing Identity and Manner of Commission in State of Washington v. Goebel Introduction State of Washington v. Lee Raymond Goebel, reported in 240 P.2d 251...

Cle Elum Ordinance Enforcement Upholds Municipal Police Power Over Commercial Property Rights

Date: Jan 13, 1951

Cle Elum Ordinance Enforcement Upholds Municipal Police Power Over Commercial Property Rights Introduction The case of Tony Sandona, Sr., et al. v. The City of Cle Elum et al. represents a pivotal...

Admissibility of Unrelated Crimes Evidence: Insights from STATE v. GOEBEL

Date: May 14, 1950

Admissibility of Unrelated Crimes Evidence: Insights from STATE v. GOEBEL Introduction State of Washington v. Lee Raymond Goebel is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington in...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Veterans' Bonus Act Under Special Fund Doctrine

Date: Nov 6, 1949

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Veterans' Bonus Act Under Special Fund Doctrine Introduction In the landmark case of Charles H. Gruen v. The State Tax Commission et al., reported in 211 P.2d 651 (35...

Exclusive Witness Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Recognition of De Facto Judicial Appointments

Date: Mar 14, 1947

Exclusive Witness Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Recognition of De Facto Judicial Appointments Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Richard Britton, reported in 178 P.2d 341...

Estoppel and Contract Interpretation in J.W. Seavey Hop Corporation v. Pollock

Date: Mar 24, 1944

Estoppel and Contract Interpretation in J.W. Seavey Hop Corporation v. Pollock Introduction The case of J.W. Seavey Hop Corporation v. Thomas H. Pollock et al. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Limitation of Courts in Rewriting Contracts: Perry J. Chaffee v. Stephen E. Chaffee

Date: Dec 10, 1943

Limitation of Courts in Rewriting Contracts: Perry J. Chaffee v. Stephen E. Chaffee Introduction The case of Perry J. Chaffee v. Stephen E. Chaffee deliberated before the Supreme Court of Washington...

Supersedeas Bonds and Constructive Trusts in Estate Proceedings: Analysis of RYAN v. PLATH

Date: Aug 26, 1943

Supersedeas Bonds and Constructive Trusts in Estate Proceedings: Analysis of RYAN v. PLATH Introduction The case of Maude F. Ryan v. Fred B. Plath et al., reported in 140 P.2d 968 (18 Wn.2d 839),...

Limiting Unjust Enrichment Claims in Public Infrastructure Projects: Chandler v. Washington Toll Bridge Authority

Date: Apr 27, 1943

Limiting Unjust Enrichment Claims in Public Infrastructure Projects: Chandler v. Washington Toll Bridge Authority Introduction Chandler v. Washington Toll Bridge Authority is a landmark case...

Survivorship Rights in Joint Savings Accounts: Tacoma Savings Loan Association v. McClintock Nadham

Date: Sep 10, 1942

Survivorship Rights in Joint Savings Accounts: Tacoma Savings Loan Association v. McClintock Nadham Introduction The case of Tacoma Savings Loan Association v. Ethel L. McClintock Nadham (Tolouse) et...

Establishing the Boundaries of Malicious Prosecution: The Peasley Decision

Date: May 10, 1942

Establishing the Boundaries of Malicious Prosecution: The PEASLEY v. PUGET SOUND TUG BARGE COmpany Decision Introduction The case of Jess PEASLEY v. PUGET SOUND TUG BARGE COmpany serves as a pivotal...

Trustee's Authority to Sue Without Joining Beneficiaries: Insights from EICHNER v. CAHILL

Date: Nov 1, 1941

Trustee's Authority to Sue Without Joining Beneficiaries: Insights from EICHNER v. CAHILL Introduction FRED EICHNER, as Trustee, Appellant, v. W.S. CAHILL et al., Respondents, reported in 118 P.2d...

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