Case law

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District Court, W.D. Washington · Feb 26, 2026

Congress established the TPS 9 program as part of the Immigration Act of 1990, Pub L. … It is likely 20 that Petitioner will qualify for the TPS program.

In Re Guardianship of Knutson

250 P.3d 1072 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 18, 2011

The order is clearly directed only to the guardians to use the estate income for Janette's care and maintenance at Fircrest. … The cost of care is computed by subtracting allowable deductions from an individual's qualifying income. See RCW 43.20B.420 through .425 and WAC 388-513-1380 (calculation of financial participation in cost of care).

Galvez v. Cuccinelli

387 F. Supp. 3d 1208 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Jul 17, 2019

Federal Law Congress created the SIJ status in 1990 as a means of alleviating "hardships experienced by some dependents of United States juvenile courts by providing qualified aliens with the opportunity to apply for special … Instead, it ignored state law - which clearly granted to the state courts jurisdiction to make custody and care determinations for named plaintiffs - and the state courts' factual determinations, declaring those courts incompetent

In Re Dependency of Df-M.

236 P.3d 961 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Aug 2, 2010

The fact it does not identify every situation not qualifying as foster care cannot reasonably be interpreted to expand the compact. ¶ 25 Under Article V, the sending state retains jurisdiction over the child as if "the child … In any event, regulation 3 cannot control because it impermissibly expands the scope of the ICPC beyond that established in article III.

In re the Detention of Martin

163 Wash. 2d 501 · Washington Supreme Court · May 1, 2008

For example, an omission simultaneously qualifying a person for confinement and release is meaningless. Id. at 730. … Certainly naming a specific prosecutor as the filing authority establishes venue; however, venue does not supersede the expression of authority.

Yarnell v. Marshall School District No. 343

17 Wash. 2d 284 · Washington Supreme Court · Mar 23, 1943

Devices for use on school grounds are not merely for amusement, but are, as designated by § 4706, “athletic apparatus or appliance” clearly indicating instrumentalities for physical development. … If this statute needs interpretation, we may, under well-established principles, look to its history, the law which it limits, and the evils and mischief to be remedied, give to the words used their ordinary and accepted

Citizens for Fair Share v. STATE, DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

72 P.3d 206 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jul 1, 2003

Citizens reply that their complaint adequately gave the Department notice of the general nature of their claim—that the Department deprived them of "rights, privileges, and immunities" under the State and U.S. constitutions … Accordingly, the Department clearly violated this section of the PDA, RCW 42.17.310(4), and the trial court erred in granting summary judgment to the Department on this PDA claim. See Nast v.

McGowan v. State

60 P.3d 67 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 19, 2002

Section one states that meeting this obligation requires well-qualified and experienced teachers. … It clearly seeks to expand basic education in a way that is contrary to constitutional principles.

Geisness v. Scow Bay Packing Co.

16 Wash. 2d 1 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 28, 1942

The plaintiff has the burden to establish not only the facts from which the warranty springs, but also the facts which show a breach of warranty, i. e., the plaintiff must establish that the food was in fact unwholesome. … Jones to convey the idea that the food poisoning was caused by the salmon, we are clearly of the opinion such conclusion cannot be justified from the facts in this case. See Reese v.

In re the Detention of Morgan

161 Wash. App. 66 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 8, 2011

Accordingly, former RCW 71.09.060(2) explicitly relates only to whether the requisite predicate offense to qualify as an SVP exists. … App. 465, 472-73 , 712 P.2d 306 (1985), review denied, 105 Wn.2d 1014 (1986)). *84 ¶33 Here, the record does not clearly establish that Morgan was forcibly medicated during his SVP trial.

State v. Smith

93 Wash. 2d 329 · Washington Supreme Court · Apr 24, 1980

Again, the authorities cited by counsel do not establish that the defendant has standing to make this argument prior to conviction and sentence. … Marijuana is a psychedelic drug and it is presently well established that it does have a measurable effect on humans and animals.

Ago

Washington Attorney General Reports · Sep 26, 1996

As noted in our answer to Question 2, the Hanford roads do not meet the definition of "county road" set forth in RCW 46.04.150 , because they do not qualify as "public highways". … Although those roads may not be "county roads", the expenditure in question would still clearly be for "road purposes".

State Of Washington, Respondent/cross V Dennis M. Bauer, Appellant/cross

Court of Appeals of Washington · Dec 16, 2024

We conclude that the State clearly established the first and third factors required to introduce an excited utterance. The shooting itself certainly constitutes a startling event or condition. … As with LeTellier, the State suggests that the evidence is too prejudicial because it indicates that the State was hiding an immunity deal.

Albice v. PREMIER MORTG. SERVICES OF WASH.

239 P.3d 1148 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 28, 2010

Albice/Teccas also moved for summary judgment, arguing that the foreclosure sale should be set aside as void because (1) Premier was not a qualified trustee with authority to conduct the sale and (2) the sale occurred after … Where, as here, the deed contains legal conclusions but not factual recitals that establish compliance with RCW 61.24.040(7), we decline to extend protection to a purchaser beyond what the legislature clearly intended.

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC

192 F. Supp. 3d 1165 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Jun 24, 2016

They contend that the shipping pier is not a “discernible, confined and discrete conveyance” that qualifies as a point source. See id. … And she clearly can authenticate that the video and photographs depict what they purport to depict—she has visited the facility and been told by the Louis Dreyfus entities’ representatives that the "video system documents

Suzette Gould, Et Ux. v. North Kitsap Business Park

Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 19, 2016

This argument fails because Mitchell’s experience rendered him qualified to testify as an expert. … A party may introduce expert testimony if the expert is qualified, relies on generally- accepted theories, and assists the trier of fact. ER 702.

Watkins v. United States Army

551 F. Supp. 212 · District Court, W.D. Washington · Oct 28, 1982

A psychiatrist evaluated plaintiff and found him “qualified for admission.” Id. … Plaintiff’s experience was clearly otherwise.

Wilson v. Lund

80 Wash. 2d 91 · Washington Supreme Court · Dec 23, 1971

In terms of fundamental constitutional power and authority, we must render unto Caesar what is Caesar's — when it is clearly so, as here. … A comparison of the dates definitely establishes the Lockhart case and chapter 81 were a "coincidence" as said in a footnote to Clark v. Icicle Irrigation Dist., 72 Wn.2d 201 , 432 P.2d 541 (1967).

Washington Election Integrity Coalition United v. Chandra Schumacher

Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 12, 2023

Schumacher Supreme Court, this court’s opinion declares the meaning of the statute, including whether it qualifies as an “other statute” exempting records from disclosure under the PRA. Cf. … RCW 42.56.540 provides that “[t]he examination of any specific record may be enjoined” by establishing “that such examination would clearly not be in the public interest and would substantially and irreparably damage any

Johnson v. WASHINGTON STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH

136 P.3d 760 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 6, 2006

letter was found a misrepresentation in that it was intended to convince the judge that Client A was in compliance with court-ordered services and that Johnson was providing those services, when in fact Johnson was neither qualified … She intended the court to believe that she was acting in her professional capacity as a counselor, even if in fact she had not established a professional relationship. ¶ 15 To be sanctionable, misconduct does not have to