Case law

In Re Bottger's Estate

14 Wash. 2d 676 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 30, 1942

One does not have to be a literarian, a financial genius, an athlete, or an expert cook in order to qualify as possessing capacity to make a will. … These are all facts clearly established by the record in this proceeding, and of course Mrs. Bottger was aware of them without being told.

Pringle v. State

77 Wash. 2d 569 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 22, 1970

Prior to April 1, 1959, a "sale at retail," as defined in RCW 82.04.050, clearly excluded the cleaning of furnaces. … The court's opinion, also, I think, takes a long and established administrative procedure too lightly.

State v. Clausing

56 P.3d 550 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 24, 2002

The word "physician" is not qualified by "licensed" in the pattern instruction. 11 WASHINGTON PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTIONS: CRIMINAL 55.03, at 693 (2d ed. 1994) (WPIC). … Williams' testimony was clearly a legal opinion. A pharmacist's opinion on the validity of a physician's prescriptions following a license suspension has relevance only as a question of law.

In Re Dependency of Grove

127 Wash. 2d 221 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 13, 1995

RCW 10.101 does not limit its effect to those cases in which a constitutional, as opposed to a statutory, right to counsel attaches, but by its terms clearly includes those cases in which the Legislature has itself determined … We have held that the rights guaranteed by the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and this state’s privileges and immunities clause, Const. art.

State v. Brent

28 Wash. 2d 501 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 24, 1947

However, the highlights must be stated to establish the requisite background. At the time of the tragedy, Mrs. … He qualified as an assistant to the prosecutor of Island county by filing his written appointment and oath of office, and at all times acted in that capacity.

In Re Dependency of Penelope B.

104 Wash. 2d 643 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 14, 1985

No particular age group is immune to sexual abuse, nor are the offenders confined to any particular class of persons. Indeed, more often than not, the offender is a parent, relative, or an acquaintance of the child. … The record clearly indicates that in making her assertions the child was relating past events and states of mind.

Schaaf v. Highfield

127 Wash. 2d 17 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 15, 1995

Although the Haberman court did not attempt to specify what would constitute the "limited group” in this case, the court clearly intended to limit the plaintiff class in actions under § 552. … We held that the evidence before the trial court did not establish misrepresentation.

State v. Bromley

72 Wash. 2d 150 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 5, 1967

The witness is, however, allowed to summarize what he has heard in the community, although much of it may have been said by persons less qualified to judge than himself. … The very statute (RCW 9.01.112), under which defendant claimed his immunity from punishment, emphasizes the idea that the danger must be immediate and imminent: Whenever any crime, except murder, is committed or participated

State v. Reynolds

535 P.3d 427 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 21, 2023

The State, on the other hand, claims that “[a]pproximately 25 states impose mandatory LWOP upon a second, third or fourth conviction for a qualifying offense under some circumstances.” Suppl. Br. of Resp’t at 27. … Our court’s juvenile jurisprudence has already established that crimes committed by juveniles must be analyzed with respect to their age and must be analyzed differently from the same crimes committed by adults.

State v. Korsakas

Washington Supreme Court · May 21, 2026

Korsakas does not allege facts that, if true, establish such a conflict. … Furthermore, the record clearly shows that upon denying Korsakas’ motion, the court immediately reengaged with Korsakas’ counsel to assist the court with Korsakas’ sentencing.

WASHINGTON WATER JET WORKERS v. Yarbrough

61 P.3d 309 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 16, 2003

Demands were made to appoint a qualified warden in place of Billings' hired superintendent. They appropriated $600 per year for such an official. … A series of basic principles were identified in establishing new work programs.

Luellen v. City of Aberdeen

20 Wash. 2d 594 · Washington Supreme Court · May 3, 1944

The substance of the provisions of the ordinance which we deem applicable to the appellant is as follows: The police officers in the employ of the city at the time of the passage of the ordinance were deemed to be qualified … It appears from the record that, at the time of his removal, the appellant was eligible to make the request for retirement and a pension, but, by reason of his removal, he became ineligible because it quite clearly appears

Kenmore MHP LLC v. City Of Kenmore

Washington Supreme Court · May 4, 2023

“‘An agency acting within the ambit of its administrative functions normally is best qualified to interpret its own rules, and its interpretation is entitled to considerable deference by the courts.’” … With this exception, the court in Borzeka established the four-part test discussed in Your Snoqualmie Valley.

General Telephone Co. of the Northwest, Inc. v. Utilities & Transportation Commission

104 Wash. 2d 460 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 19, 1985

The statute clearly authorizes such an action if the other requirements are *466 met. 3 The Kansas Supreme Court reached the same result with a virtually identical statute and similar facts in Southwestern Bell Tel. … Because irreparability can be met so easily by utilities that appeal, we hold that a showing of irreparability alone is insufficient to qualify for interim relief.

Central Life Assurance Society v. Impelmans

13 Wash. 2d 632 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 4, 1942

Appellant, Central Life Assurance Society, is a corporation having its home office in Des Moines, Iowa, and is qualified to do business in this state, where it invests funds in real estate mortgages. … Forfeitures are not favored in the law and will not be enforced when it clearly appears that it would be inequitable to do so.

State v. Willis

67 Wash. 2d 681 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 6, 1966

The appellant concedes that these instructions fairly and clearly presented to the jury the law applicable to his defense of an accidental homicide. … Although I believe that under the particular circumstances of this case error was committed by the trial judge in presenting instruction No. 17 to the jury, I also think that the essence of the instruction, if qualified as

Wash. Pub. Emps. Ass'n v. Wash. State Ctr. for Childhood Deafness & Hearing Loss

Washington Supreme Court · Oct 24, 2019

The PRA injunction statute contemplates that disclosure may not be enjoined unless a party to which the record pertains establishes that disclosure is clearly not in the public interest and in fact poses substantial and … Under this approach, a record requester bears the burden to establish authority of law for any disclosure because '"art. I, § 7 "clearly recognizes an individual's right to privacy with no express limitations.'""

Sheehan v. Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority

155 Wash. 2d 790 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 10, 2005

Pursuant to this legislation, King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties voted to establish Sound Transit to provide mass transportation services within a defined geographical district (Sound Transit District). … Validity as an Excise Tax ¶20 Appellants next suggest that the vehicle taxes in this case are unconstitutional because they do not qualify as valid excise taxes.

Woo v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co.

164 P.3d 454 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 26, 2007

Fireman's responds that the allegations in Alberts' complaint unambiguously establish that Woo's practical joke was not connected to treating Alberts' condition. … The court clearly stated: While Dr.

State v. Wheaton

121 Wash. 2d 347 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 29, 1993

in the field of psychiatry and that a qualified expert witness could render an opinion regarding the sanity or insanity of a person suffering from the disorder. … This part of the court's reasoning clearly focuses on the alter in control at the time of the criminal acts, but does not explain why that alter should be the focus. The State relies upon these three cases in its brief.