Confidentiality of Attorney-Client Communications Affirmed in STATE v. CORY Introduction The State of Washington v. William F. Cory, 382 P.2d 1019 (1963), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
Scope of Employment and Credibility in Summary Judgment: Analysis of BALISE v. UNDERWOOD (1963) Introduction BALISE v. UNDERWOOD is a pivotal 1963 Supreme Court of Washington decision that addresses...
Limiting Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations: Insights from Tyyee Construction Co. v. Belyea Co. Introduction The case of Tyyee Construction Company et al. v. Dulien Steel Products, Inc....
Standard for Considering Juror Misconduct in Motions for New Trial: GARDNER v. MALONE Introduction In the landmark case of Arnie Gardner et al. v. John Malone, reported in 376 P.2d 651 (60 Wn. 2d...
State of Washington v. Don Anthony White: Upholding the M'Naghten Rule and Death Penalty Procedures Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Don Anthony White (374 P.2d 942, 60...
Premises Liability and Voluntary Assumption of Risk: DeHEER v. SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER Introduction The case of Cornelis DeHeer et al., Appellants, v. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer et al.,...
Limits on Attorney General’s Authority to Demand Accountings in Charitable Trusts – The State of Washington v. Harcourt M. Taylor Introduction The State of Washington v. Harcourt M. Taylor et al.,...
Enforcing Arbitration in Interpretation Disputes: Insights from Hanford Guards Union v. General Electric Co. Introduction The case of Hanford Guards Union of America Local 21 of the International...
Establishing Admissibility Standards for Breathalyzer Evidence: State of Washington v. Charles E. Baker Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Charles E. Baker, reported in...
Clarifying the Standards for Summary Judgment: Insights from ADA Preston v. William R. Duncan Introduction ADA Preston v. William R. Duncan et al., reported in 349 P.2d 605 (55 Wn. 2d 678), is a...
Reaffirmation of Jury Instruction Standards in SHERMAN v. MOBBS et al. Introduction James C. Sherman v. Lewis Mobbs et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington in 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. Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Basin Development and Sales Co. (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 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 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 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 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 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 of Washington v. Goebel Introduction State of Washington v. Lee Raymond Goebel, reported in 240 P.2d 251...