Case law

In re Canadian Pac. Ry. Co.

278 F. 180 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 30, 1921

C.) 156 Fed. 845 , the court said: "Her officers and crew were well qualified. … The duty to “keep a suitable number of watchmen” on a passenger steamer at sea is clearly on the master.

State v. Arndt

194 Wash. 2d 784 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 5, 2019

In placing these limitations on Mann's testimony,thejudge clearly stated that her rationale was based on Mann's failure to follow well established scientific methodology: THE COURT: It is not a problem that … Does that qualify as an expert opinion? MR.

Lew v. Seattle School District No. 1

47 Wash. App. 575 · Court of Appeals of Washington · May 18, 1987

basis of RCW 28A.88.010, the judgment can be upheld on the basis of appellant's failure to allege in his complaint that the STA breached its duty of fair representation. 2 In general, where a collective bargaining agreement establishes … Therefore, since respondent clearly raised the defense of exhaustion below, 3 and since appellant nowhere argued or alleged either that the STA had breached any duty or that appellant qualified under an exception to the exhaustion

State v. Johnson

49 Wash. App. 432 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Oct 12, 1987

I Between April 23 and April 26, 1985, a series of four robberies was committed at business establishments in the Seattle area. … First, the identification of the defendant was clearly the principal issue at trial.

In Re the Marriage of Sacco

114 Wash. 2d 1 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 25, 1990

The Legislature established a commission to develop updated child support guidelines and worksheets, and the Legislature required filing of worksheets which previously were optional. RCW 26.19.020(4). … On remand, the evidence will be considered anew, the statutory procedures followed, and calculations made from these procedures which will enable the issues addressed by the parties to be more clearly resolved in the form

Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, A.G.

141 Wash. 2d 670 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 21, 2000

The treaty’s terms clearly dictate that the central authority cannot be an agent, contrary to plaintiffs’ argument. … Also, jurisdiction of the defendant must be established independent of the convention. Id.

State v. Johnson

124 Wash. 2d 57 · Washington Supreme Court · May 26, 1994

We must then have a fair definition of "gang” and must determine that criminal activity by individuals or groups constituting a gang is clearly established by competent evidence upon the record. … Presumably he qualified under ER 702 as “a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education” to "testify ... in the form of an opinion or otherwise.”

Public Utility District No. 1 v. Taxpayers

78 Wash. 2d 724 · Washington Supreme Court · Jan 7, 1971

It is, therefore, an arrangement clearly within the contemplation of the enabling legislation ..." Roehl v. Public Util. … Article 1, section 8, captioned "Irrevocable Privilege, Franchise or Immunity Prohibited," declares: "No law granting irrevocably any privilege, franchise or immunity, shall be passed by the legislature."

State v. Yates

161 Wash. 2d 714 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 27, 2007

Yates argues, first, that Everson’s practical experience was insufficient to qualify her as an expert. … Ortiz, 119 Wn.2d 294, 310 , 831 P.2d 1060 (1992), “[p]rac-tical experience is sufficient to qualify a witness as an expert.”

Washington Ass'n for Retarded Citizens v. City of Spokane

16 Wash. App. 103 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 12, 1976

I would like to qualify that by saying that . . . this group home doesn’t meet my idea of what we should be doing in the way of group homes. … Finally, the City claims the trial court erred.in concluding that the action of the council was clearly erroneous in light of all the surrounding circumstances. We agree.

City of Spokane v. County of Spokane

146 P.3d 893 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 16, 2006

Yet "`the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.'" … Therefore, it was not necessary for the District Court to be a party to an agreement establishing a new municipal court and establishing that Spokane municipal criminal cases will be filed in that court. ¶ 28 In sum, we reverse

In Re Gallinger's Estate

31 Wash. 2d 823 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 12, 1948

Upon the filing of the petition, an ex parte order was entered granting special letters of administration to Vogleson, who qualified by filing his oath and bond. September 5, 1947, C.B.W. Raymond, attorney for Mr. … Gallinger, I remember very clearly, said `Here is the key —' [Interpolation by counsel and court] Q.

Taylor v. Bell

185 Wash. App. 270 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Dec 29, 2014

He is qualified to opine under Idaho law, perhaps New York law, but there’s no admissible evidence under Washington law for the admissibility of his opinion. … This well-established and well-regarded organization publishes reports on various aspects of opinion practice. We may affirm the trial court’s grant of summary judgment on any basis adequately supported by the record.

Delaney v. BOARD OF SPOKANE COUNTY COM'RS

164 P.3d 1290 · Washington Supreme Court · Aug 16, 2007

"There is a clearly demonstrated need for at least one additional judge in the Spokane County District Court. . . . The county legislative authority wants the new position to be created and has agreed to pay for it. … However, we qualified this holding with the recognition that any judicial positions created after January 1, 1992, would be subject to the requirements of RCW 3.34.020 and .025. Id.

Leach

District Court, W.D. Washington · Dec 2, 2025

Plaintiff filed objections to the 3 recommendations that: (1) Officer Phan is entitled to qualified immunity on the § 1983 claims 4 under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, (2) the public duty doctrine bars a negligence … Accordingly, the Court concurs that Officer 9 Phan is entitled to qualified immunity on Plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment excessive force claim. 10 Plaintiff’s Fourth Amendment claim is DISMISSED.

Oliver L. Wuth v. Valley Medical Center And Labcor

189 Wash. App. 660 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 24, 2015

Harding clearly asserted in his pleading that Dr. … London "has never done CVS testing and LabCorp produces no evidence to establish that he is qualified to establish the standard of care for a perinatologist working with genetic counselors....

Hill v. GTE Directories Sales Corp.

71 Wash. App. 132 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 24, 1993

Hill was never able to overcome her initial negative percentage to qualify for incentive pay. … Hill would have qualified for a similar bonus had she been trained and treated equally. As for benefits, Mr.

Pope Res., LP v. Wash. State Dep't of Natural Res.

190 Wash. 2d 744 · Washington Supreme Court · May 24, 2018

The question of who may qualify as an 'operator' under CERCLA is somewhat trickier."). … Hametiaux, The Value of Government Tort Liability: Washington State's Journeyfrom Immunity to Accountability, 30 SEATTLE U.L.

State Of Washington, V William Henry Ellison

Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 31, 2015

Ellison sang a short religious song and spoke about various topics not clearly related to the sentencing proceeding. … The record establishes that Ellison waived his jury trial rights knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently and, contrary to the allegation in his SAG, against the advice of counsel. Ellison' s claim fails. B.

Jewels Helping Hands v. Hansen

567 P.3d 19 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 17, 2025

(holding a city ordinance changing the name of a street was immune from referendum because it was an administrative action). … The Martin Ordinance added several provisions that clearly targeted camping by homeless individuals.