Case law

Arthur West v. Steve Vermillion, City Of Puyallup

196 Wash. App. 627 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 8, 2016

“The burden of proof shall be on the agency to establish that refusal to permit public inspection and copying is in accordance with a statute that exempts or prohibits disclosure in whole or in part of specific information … Thus, when the 2 RCW 42.56.010 states: The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

State of Washington v. Daniel Elijah Lybbert

Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 12, 2026

Within RCW 10.77.595, the legislature has established several methods for initiating the review of a committed individual’s conditional or full release. … Lybbert While RCW 10.77.139 clearly applies when release is sought under RCW 10.77.595(1) and (2), when strictly construed the statute does not address procedures when a petition is filed without an application.

All Natural Herbs, Llc, V. State Liquor And Cannabis Board

Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 8, 2021

Thus, the June 17 letter did not clearly notify ANH that a stage of an adjudicative proceeding was going to be conducted. … A qualified party shall be considered to have prevailed if the qualified party obtained relief on a significant issue that achieves some benefit that the qualified party sought. RCW 4.84.350(1).

Dependency Of T.T.B.

Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 8, 2021

The court held that the letter was “clearly” written for the purposes of treatment. 2 RP at 261. … The Department, however, need not prove that a parent is unfit before a dependency can be established.

State Of Washington, V. Sergey Andreevich Kovalenko

546 P.3d 514 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 15, 2024

of persons who, because of a non-English-speaking cultural background, are unable to readily understand or communicate in the English language, and who consequently cannot be fully protected in legal proceedings unless qualified … And the trial judge repeatedly asked for parties to speak slowly and clearly to aid the interpreters.

Harold Bircumshaw v. State Of Washington, Health Care Authority

194 Wash. App. 176 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 1, 2016

Finding 102 HCA found that Bircumshaw billed for fittings performed too soon after the patient’s previous fitting to qualify for reimbursement. … The party asserting arbitrary and capricious action bears the “heavy burden” of showing that an agency clearly and willfully erred. Id.

State v. Williams

159 Wash. App. 298 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 10, 2011

In addition, Williams was released from the King County jail after serving a criminal sentence, which fits well within the type of confinement qualifying as “incarceration.” … In fact, “an exceptional sentence is reversible if the record does not support the reasons supplied by the sentencing court, the reasons stated do not support an exceptional sentence, or the sentence imposed was clearly too

Canterbury Apartment Homes Llc v. Louisiana Pacific Corporation

Court of Appeals of Washington · Jul 22, 2014

Erin Weatherspoon, a Qualified employee, first visited Canterbury on May 3, 2011, and then returned with two other Qualified employees later in the month to perform a four - … If the original siding cost cannot be established by the owner the cost shall be determined by L - in its sole and reasonable discretion.

In Re Detention Of R.D.

Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 22, 2022

R.D. only argues a lack of evidence establishing prong (a). B. … The court reasoned that although there was sufficient evidence to establish an 14 56169-7-II inability to meet essential human needs, sufficient evidence did not establish

State v. Sua

60 P.3d 1234 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 10, 2003

I think that is clearly proper under the WPIC and under case law.... … If Sua is now entitled to a dismissal with prejudice on double jeopardy grounds—a proposition not yet established—this issue will be moot.

State v. Williams

244 P.3d 1018 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 10, 2011

In addition, Williams was released from the King County jail after serving a criminal sentence, which fits well within the type of confinement qualifying as "incarceration." … case. [6] In fact, "an exceptional sentence is reversible if the record does not support the reasons supplied by the sentencing court, the reasons stated do not support an exceptional sentence, or the sentence imposed was clearly

State v. Allen

255 P.3d 784 · Court of Appeals of Washington · May 9, 2011

Balancing the right of society to punish the guilty against the duty to protect an innocent person falsely involved by another who has been offered leniency or immunity for his testimony, the courts have evolved the rule … Warren, the prosecutor argued that certain details about which the complaining witness testified were a "`badge of truth'" and had the "`ring of truth,'" and that specific parts of the witness's testimony "`rang out clearly

State v. Sua

115 Wash. App. 29 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 10, 2003

I think that is clearly proper under the WPIC [Washington Pattern Jury Instructions: Criminal] and under case law. . . . … If Sua is now entitled to a dismissal with prejudice on double jeopardy grounds — a proposition not yet established — this issue will be moot.

State Of Washington, V Alan J. Olson

Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 27, 2015

The Supreme Court fixed the landscape even more clearly in State v. … established the impropriety of such arguments.

Tamera Swager & Marty Swager V. CCM Holdings, LLC

Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 27, 2023

More importantly, Rose faulted CCM Holdings for failing to clearly outline the duties of Inland Lawn under the snow removal contract. … CCM Holdings, LLC with any other individual defense against the claimant, and entities immune from liability to the claimant. . . .

Law Office Of John Randolph, Pllc V. Ewu Media Llc

Court of Appeals of Washington · May 11, 2026

He struggles to think clearly and logically, might have unusual or intense ideas, disrupted sleep, confused speech, and difficulty communicating.” … “The court should 22 87958-8-I/23 consider the entire communication and note whether the speaker qualified the defamatory statement with cautionary ‘terms of apparency’

Woodinville Water District, V. King County

Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 8, 2025

The party seeking judicial review of agency action bears the burden of establishing standing. City of Burlington v. Washington State Liquor Control Bd., 187 Wn. App. 853, 861, 351 P.3d 875 (2015). … Here, the District was the “responsible agency” because it made the initial offer of service and, therefore, qualifies as a “party” under KCC 20.22.010(H)(3).

Hegwine v. Longview Fibre Co., Inc.

132 P.3d 789 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 25, 2006

We do note, however, that certain biological and legal principles clearly apply in this case — only women get pregnant and pregnancy is not legally defined as a disability in Washington. … The Order Checker Clerk was not permitted nor qualified to break up those reports into smaller, lighter bundles. The ability to lift and carry 60 pounds was an essential element of the job.

Shamarra and Simone Scott v. City of Tacoma and Wade White

Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 7, 2023

Overman is well qualified and that his opinions would be helpful to jurors who may be unfamiliar with sarcoidosis. The City responds that Dr. … We apply ER 702 by asking first whether the witness is qualified as an expert and second whether the testimony would be helpful. Reese, 128 Wn.2d at 306.

In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To S.a.m-s.

Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 17, 2025

Again, DCYF clearly understood the limits of Gallagher’s qualifications, actively engaged with J.M.’s concerns, and collaborated with tribal authorities to diligently search for qualified and culturally competent providers … Both the Aleut Community representative and a qualified expert witnesses also supported S.A.M-S. current placement.