Washington Case Commentaries

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...

Supreme Court Upholds Municipal Police Power in Parking Meter Ordinance

Date: Feb 4, 1941

Supreme Court Upholds Municipal Police Power in Parking Meter Ordinance Introduction Brooks Kimmel, the respondent, challenged the constitutionality of Ordinance No. C6860 enacted by the City of...

Res Gestae Limitations in Traffic Accident Liability: Beck v. Dye

Date: Aug 4, 1939

Res Gestae Limitations in Traffic Accident Liability: Beck v. Dye Introduction The case of GEORGE BECK et al., Respondents, v. A.E. DYE et al., Appellants, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Substantial Interest and Adversary Nature in Declaratory Judgments: Washington Beauty College v. Huse

Date: Jun 8, 1938

Substantial Interest and Adversary Nature in Declaratory Judgments: Washington Beauty College v. Huse Introduction The case of Washington Beauty College, Inc. v. Harry C. Huse is a seminal decision...

Judicial Authority to Issue Injunctions in Labor Disputes Affirmed over Legislative Restrictions

Date: Dec 8, 1936

Judicial Authority to Issue Injunctions in Labor Disputes Affirmed over Legislative Restrictions Introduction The case of C.A. Blanchard et al. v. Golden Age Brewing Company et al., Harry Dail,...

Townsend v. Rosenbaum: Upholding Trustee Rights and Validity of Foreign Corporate Transactions in Washington Law

Date: Aug 21, 1936

Townsend v. Rosenbaum: Upholding Trustee Rights and Validity of Foreign Corporate Transactions in Washington Law Introduction In the landmark case of William S. Townsend v. Lewis N. Rosenbaum et al.,...

Clarifying Trustee Authority and State Supervision in Public Charities: Kenney Presbyterian Home Case Analysis

Date: Aug 4, 1933

Clarifying Trustee Authority and State Supervision in Public Charities: Kenney Presbyterian Home Case Analysis Introduction The case of The Samuel and Jessie Kenney Presbyterian Home et al. v. The...

Revising Right of Way at Intersections: Impact of Speed Violations on Simultaneous Approach Determinations

Date: Jul 8, 1930

Revising Right of Way at Intersections: Impact of Speed Violations on Simultaneous Approach Determinations Introduction The case of Lester W. Martin v. Conrad M. Hadenfeldt et al. (157 Wn. 563)...

Separate Property Protection in Marital Assets: Insights from Merritt v. Newkirk

Date: Feb 25, 1930

Separate Property Protection in Marital Assets: Insights from Merritt v. Newkirk Introduction Merritt v. Newkirk (155 Wn. 517), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington on February 24, 1930,...

Setting Aside Appraisal Stipulations Due to Mutual Mistake: M.B. Stevenson v. George M. Hazard

Date: May 10, 1929

Setting Aside Appraisal Stipulations Due to Mutual Mistake: M.B. Stevenson v. George M. Hazard Introduction The case of M.B. Stevenson et al. v. George M. Hazard et al. (152 Wn. 104) adjudicated by...

Establishing Mandamus Jurisdiction Over State Boards of Equalization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Dunbar v. State Board of Equalization (140 Wn. 433)

Date: Oct 10, 1926

Establishing Mandamus Jurisdiction Over State Boards of Equalization: A Comprehensive Analysis of Dunbar v. State Board of Equalization (140 Wn. 433) Introduction The case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,...