Case law

Wilson v. Howard

5 Wash. App. 169 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 24, 1971

The learned trial judge clearly understood the changing characteristics of the topography, having been an avid observer of the land as man and boy. … There is nothing in the record to establish where the mean high tide line lay in 1890 relative to these same lots.

State v. Lacey

8 Wash. App. 542 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 16, 1973

Very clearly the trial court did not abuse its discretion in rejecting evidence of the probate sale on the basis that the probate sale was forced and not voluntary. … Under RCW 8.25.070 they have qualified for the allowance of the attorney fees. In State v. Kodama, 4 Wn.

In Re The Dependency Of: M.p. Paul Parvin, App. v. State Of Wa., Dshs, Res.

Court of Appeals of Washington · Oct 20, 2014

In August 2010, a dependency was established by agreed order as to both parents. … with adoption, or to continue efforts to return custody of the child to the parent; and (b) All parties agree to entry of the guardianship order and the proposed guardian is qualified, appropriate

State v. Roberts

142 Wash. 2d 471 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 14, 2000

of an establishment where he was known. … This rule has been applied when the evidence clearly establishes that the murder was committed in the course of a felony that would serve as a predicate for a charge of felony murder in the first degree.

Caminiti v. Boyle

107 Wash. 2d 662 · Washington Supreme Court · Feb 12, 1987

It is this principle which is *670 referred to as the "public trust doctrine". 18 Although not always clearly labeled or articulated as such, our review of Washington law establishes that the doctrine has always existed in … The Fourteenth Amendment and the state privileges and immunities clause, Const, art. 1, § 12, contain substantially identical protections in this regard. 41 In this connection, petitioners contend that the statute impinges

State v. Russell

172 P.3d 361 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 14, 2007

At sentencing, the trial court found by a preponderance of the evidence that Russell had two prior convictions "of the most serious offense[]" thereby qualifying him as a persistent offender under the Persistent Offender … GR 16(c)(1)-(3). ¶ 18 Here, the record clearly shows that the trial court complied with the GR 16 requirements.

In re Recall of Clouse

Washington Supreme Court · Feb 26, 2026

“To establish legal sufficiency, petitioners must identify the ‘standard, law, or rule that would make the officer’s conduct wrongful, improper, or unlawful.’” … Clouse may have chosen to employ the individual: the position already existed and was open, Clouse was looking for someone she already knew could perform the job duties, there are no allegations this individual was not qualified

Carr v. Sullivan

772 F. Supp. 522 · District Court, E.D. Washington · Mar 5, 1991

The court stated its opinion “that the evidence of record clearly establishes a ‘severe’ mental impairment and it was error for the Secretary to find otherwise.” (Ct.Rec. 21, p. 8). … The record clearly documents Ms. Carr’s numerous physical impairments.

In re the Personal Restraint of Stenson

150 Wash. 2d 207 · Washington Supreme Court · Sep 11, 2003

Grubb has not been sufficiently qualified yet as an expert in interpretation of blood stain evidence at a crime scene.” Verbatim Report of Proceedings (VRP) (Aug. 1, 1994) at 1243. … Clearly, the State cannot be required, at the time of trial, to disclose information that has yet to come into existence (the three cases mentioned above were decided after Stenson’s trial).

In Re the Welfare of Snyder

85 Wash. 2d 182 · Washington Supreme Court · Feb 27, 1975

This child has established a pattern of refusing to obey her parents and, on two occasions, has, in effect, fled her home by filing petitions in the Juvenile Court in order that she might be made a ward of the court. … Furthermore, we have not deviated from the rule that when an interested party testifies, the rate at which that evidence is discounted, if a all, should be determined by the trial judge, who is far better qualified to make

State v. Downing

122 Wash. App. 185 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 15, 2004

But the court held that Lee’s conduct did not qualify. … Nor does this case fall squarely under the permissive joinder cases, where the conduct is clearly not the same. See, e.g., State v.

Treffry v. Taylor

67 Wash. 2d 487 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 24, 1965

If his business required that he register, he would then reasonably seek further information from the act to determine whether he qualified for a certificate of registration. … To me, the meanings of the two words are clearly different.

State Of Washington v. Grocery Manufacturers Association

425 P.3d 927 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 5, 2018

GMA did not register with the PDC as a political committee when it established the DOB account. … As a receiver of contributions, GMA qualified as a political committee under RCW 42.17A.005(37).” Clerk’s Papers (CP) at 3339.

Thepvongsa v. Regional Trustee Services Corp.

972 F. Supp. 2d 1221 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Sep 25, 2013

Qualified Written Request, 12 U.S.C. § 2605 (e) RESPA requires lenders and loan servicers to timely respond to Qualified Written Requests (“QWRs”) from borrowers. … If the requirements established by Congress are met, the lender has a statutory duty to act: the Court will not second-guess the wisdom of the legislature’s policy choice.

Minahan v. Western Washington Fair Ass'n

117 Wash. App. 881 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jul 29, 2003

Section 344 clearly contemplates only those foreseeable, criminal acts that occur on the possessor’s land. … Bettcher also argues that the Industrial Insurance Act immunizes him from Minahan’s employment claim. He did not assert this defense to the trial court.

State Of Washington, Resp. v. Matthew Hampton, App.

Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 11, 2014

Wackerman is a highly qualified criminal defense attorney. … [w]here the victim did not consent... to sexual intercourse with the perpetrator and such lack of consent was clearly expressed by the victim's words or conduct.

Hastings v. Department of Labor & Industries

24 Wash. 2d 1 · Washington Supreme Court · Nov 1, 1945

In considering these questions, we proceed upon three well-established rules. … I will just do that because this shows more clearly, although this is an antique x-ray machine.

City of Hoquiam v. Public Employment Relations Commission

29 Wash. App. 319 · Court of Appeals of Washington · May 13, 1981

The "clearly erroneous" test cannot be applied adequately where the fact-finding process has been tainted. … To go this far does a serious disservice to the public and to Government agencies anxious to attract qualified personnel.

Sue Ann Gorman, Res./cross-appellant V Pierce Co, App./cross-respondents

Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 13, 2013

See RAP 2. ( a). 5 6" Abrogation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity did not create duties where none existed before. … It merely permitted suits against governmental entities that were previously immune from suit."Chambers -Castanes, 100 Wn. d at 288 (emphasis in original).

Winston v. Bacon

8 Wash. 2d 216 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 3, 1941

The fact that respondent did not see the Johnson car sooner *224 than he did is clearly insufficient, in itself, to establish negligence on respondent’s part.' … In the absence of such testimony, we do not feel qualified to express any opinion upon the validity of the argument advanced.