noting that “ ‘[otherwise’ ” means “ ‘differently’ ” and that rules of statutory construction should not give it a contrary meaning (quoting Scribner-Bantom English Dictionary 641 (1977))
How later courts described this case
- noting that “ ‘[otherwise’ ” means “ ‘differently’ ” and that rules of statutory construction should not give it a contrary meaning (quoting Scribner-Bantom English Dictionary 641 (1977))
- under Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, application of law to fact is a question of law
- “Equitable estoppel prevents a party from taking a position inconsistent with a previous one where inequitable consequences would result to a party who has justifiably and in good faith relied.”
- warning against creating loopholes or “tempting opportunit[ies]” for circumnavigating the [PWA]
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
¶46 (concurring) — I agree with part B of Justice J.M. Johnson’s concurrence/dissent and with part C of Chief Justice Alexander’s majority opinion.
Madsen, J.