Case law

In Re Pullman

218 P.3d 913 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 8, 2009

Pullman is clearly "under a restraint" by virtue of his incarceration. … While on furlough attempting to establish a parole plan, Monohan was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Shell Oil Co. v. Brooks

88 Wash. 2d 909 · Washington Supreme Court · Aug 18, 1977

II The act specifies the particular circumstances in which one who leaves employment due to a labor dispute may qualify for compensation, despite the voluntary character of such a termination. … We further decline to establish as determinative a fixed percentage level of employee reductions or displacements.

State v. Rich

184 Wash. 2d 897 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 7, 2016

For this reason alone, proof of DUI, without more, does not establish proof of reckless endangerment. … For this reason alone, proof of speeding, without more, does not establish proof of reckless endangerment.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office v. Sellers

97 Wash. 2d 317 · Washington Supreme Court · May 13, 1982

As such, the action was prohibited by the statute unless it was based upon a bona fide occupational qualifi *329 cation. … The Sheriff testified that although he preferred a man he might have hired Sellers if no equally qualified man was available.

Rogers v. Rogers

81 Wash. 502 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 16, 1914

The complaint set up facts tending to establish the statutory ground of cruelty on the part of the defendant, consisting of abusive language, neglect of wifely duty, occupying a separate room, refusing to cohabit with the … It was never intended as a barter of forgiveness for an immunity of the forgiving party from the consequences of his own or her own future marital delinquencies.

In re Dependency of E.M.

557 P.3d 264 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 17, 2024

However, the statute clearly contemplates such orders may be considered separately, providing that if a parent agrees to an order of dependency, the court must establish on the record that the parent understands their … Thus, contrary to the Court of Appeals’ interpretation, the dependency statutes as a whole clearly contemplate remedial services for the parent as part of the disposition hearing.

Senior Citizens League, Inc. v. Department of Social Security

38 Wash. 2d 142 · Washington Supreme Court · Mar 5, 1951

The objectives of the legislation are rather clearly revealed when the entire act is read and considered together. … I, § 12, of the Washington state constitution, prohibiting special privileges and immunities.

State v. Sonneland

80 Wash. 2d 343 · Washington Supreme Court · Mar 9, 1972

Clearly this evidences a legislative intent that the trial court alone is authorized to dismiss criminal charges. … We quote the state's version of the agreement from page 16 of its brief: The record clearly indicates that Mr.

Ang v. Martin

114 P.3d 637 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 23, 2005

In every situation a client should rightfully expect competent legal representation. ¶ 20 We have clearly stated the standard for legal malpractice: To establish a claim for legal malpractice, a plaintiff must prove the following … Under this logic, why not give immunity to health care providers who harm their patients unless the patient can prove perfect good health but for the negligence of the provider?

Farm Supply Distributors, Inc. v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission

83 Wash. 2d 446 · Washington Supreme Court · Feb 14, 1974

The Commission’s order states in part: Applicant herein has offered a good deal of evidence in support of its burden to establish public interest; but since the Commission has concluded, and here reaffirms, that applicant … “A permit or extension thereof shall be issued to any qualified applicant therefor, authorizing the whole or any part of the operations covered by the application, if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing, and able

In Re Mahaney

51 P.3d 776 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 25, 2002

Well-established principles for deciding custody matters should further the act's goals. … The order clearly contemplates a review following the mother's participation in services.

Cooper v. Cooper

83 Wash. 85 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 30, 1914

That is a matter which can only come to us by an appeal from the decision of a qualified trial court. This is not a court of first instance. … We are also clearly of the opinion that the application for change of judge was made in time.

State v. Clark

34 Wash. 485 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 4, 1904

Either may waive his right to qualify or disqualify the jurors. … insanity is established by a fair preponderance of the evidence the presumption of sanity must prevail.”

Seiffert Co. v. Wright

108 Wash. 616 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 2, 1919

The testimony in chief by respondent’s president has already been quoted, and this was qualified on cross-examination by the witness admitting that he testified in the suit on the bond to the effect that he already had an … We think the promise in this case is clearly distinguishable from the promise held to he an original one in Burns v.

Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1

149 Wash. 2d 660 · Washington Supreme Court · Jun 26, 2003

Affirmative action programs which advance a less qualified *663 applicant over a more qualified applicant are now impermissible under Washington law. … The School District established four “tiebreakers” to allocate students between the oversubscribed schools. 3 First, the sibling tie breaker.

In re the Personal Restraint of Pullman

167 Wash. 2d 205 · Washington Supreme Court · Oct 8, 2009

Pullman is clearly “under a restraint” by virtue of his incarceration. … The statute reads in relevant part: An offender is qualified to earn up to fifty percent of aggregate earned release time ... if he or she: . . .

Cascade Public Service Corp. v. Railsback

59 Wash. 376 · Washington Supreme Court · Jul 16, 1910

It is firmly established that any contract or agreement by a homesteader to transfer his claim or any interest therein, before final proof, except as expressly authorized by the laws of the United States, is contrary to public … The words “canals reservoirs or ditches” are qualified by the words “for irrigation or drainage across it,” and it is not claimed or pretended that the ditch in question was for either of these purposes.

Fehrenbacher v. Oakesdale Copper Mining Co.

65 Wash. 134 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 25, 1911

Nor can we agree with the trial judge that the proof shows that the defense of independent contractor' was so clearly made out that no question of fact remained for the jury. … These qualifying facts make the case, *137 notwithstanding our belief that the judgment of the'lower court was right on the merits, one for the jury to decide. We have not referred to the testimony of the appellant.

Reynolds v. Kirkland Police Commission

62 Wash. 2d 720 · Washington Supreme Court · Aug 15, 1963

This ordinance is clearly inadequate, if not devoid of meaning, in regard to procedure for suspension and review. … The civil service system established by the ordinance did not establish a civil service commission to conduct the investigative hearing required by statute, but, rather, established a police commission with inconsistent functions

Covell v. City of Seattle

127 Wash. 2d 874 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 2, 1995

If the service fee is a tax, however, then immunity is clear, since the states cannot tax the United States. Id. at 73. … The City suggested that the charge qualified as an excise on the "privilege” of receiving an extra level of fire protection. Id. at 427-28 .