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42 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., Inc.green
wash · 1995 · cited in 16 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–2020
2 sentences

2004Dep’t, 122 Wn.2d 397, 403 , 858 P.2d 494 (1993). “[E]rrors of law in jury instructions are [also] reviewed de novo, and an instruction’s erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995).

2004Dep’t, 122 Wn.2d 397, 403 , 858 P.2d 494 (1993). “[E]rrors of law in jury instructions are [also] reviewed de novo, and an instruction’s erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995).

416
State v. Wanrowgreen
wash · 1977 · cited in 12 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2017
2 sentences

2017"On appeal,jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 (2000), 22 P.3d 791 (2001) (citing State v. Wanrow, 88 Wn.2d 221 , 559 P.2d 548 (1977)).

2017"On appeal,jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 (2000), 22 P.3d 791 (2001) (citing State v. Wanrow, 88 Wn.2d 221 , 559 P.2d 548 (1977)).

212
State v. Griffingreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Cox v. Spangler green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2017"On appeal,jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 (2000), 22 P.3d 791 (2001) (citing State v. Wanrow, 88 Wn.2d 221 , 559 P.2d 548 (1977)).

2012App. 53, 61 , 995 P.2d 621 (2000). “[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 , 22 P.3d 791 (2000). ¶30 Here, instruction 13 provided: A statute provides that heart problems experienced by a firefighter within twenty-four hours of strenuous physical exertion due to firefighting activities are presumed to be an occupational disease.

92003–2017
Cox v. Spangler green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2017"On appeal,jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 (2000), 22 P.3d 791 (2001) (citing State v. Wanrow, 88 Wn.2d 221 , 559 P.2d 548 (1977)).

2012App. 53, 61 , 995 P.2d 621 (2000). “[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 , 22 P.3d 791 (2000). ¶30 Here, instruction 13 provided: A statute provides that heart problems experienced by a firefighter within twenty-four hours of strenuous physical exertion due to firefighting activities are presumed to be an occupational disease.

92003–2017
State v. McDonald green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2017"On appeal,jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 (2000), 22 P.3d 791 (2001) (citing State v. Wanrow, 88 Wn.2d 221 , 559 P.2d 548 (1977)).

2012App. 53, 61 , 995 P.2d 621 (2000). “[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 , 22 P.3d 791 (2000). ¶30 Here, instruction 13 provided: A statute provides that heart problems experienced by a firefighter within twenty-four hours of strenuous physical exertion due to firefighting activities are presumed to be an occupational disease.

82003–2017
City of Bellevue v. Raum green
washctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2025App. 124, 142 , 286 P.3d 695 (2012). “ ‘[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.’ ” Gosney v. Fireman’s Fund Ins.

2018App. 124, 142 , 286 P.3d 695 (2012)(citing Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 of Intl Bhd. of Teamsters, 107 Wn.2d 524, 529 , 730 P.2d 1299 (1987)). "[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a amount thereof must have been the result of passion or prejudice, the trial court may order a new trial or may enter an order providing for a new trial unless the party adversely affected shall consent to a reduction or increase of such verdict.

32018–2025
Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Service, Inc. green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2017Id.; Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Serv., Inc., 153 Wn.2d 447, 453 , 4 And although Quad C argues that the Board considered the 2009 verdict form in rendering its decision, and therefore the verdict should have been presented to the jury for them to determine whether the Board correctly construed the law and found the facts, the Board’s consideration of the verdict was limited to whether it was the law of the case.

2011We review jury instructions de novo, “and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Serv., Inc., 153 Wn.2d 447, 453 , 105 P.3d 378 (2005).

32011–2017
Gregoire v. City of Oak Harbor green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2020“We review [the legal accuracy of] jury instructions de novo, and an instruction containing an erroneous statement of the law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Gregoire v. City of Oak Harbor, 170 Wn.2d 628, 635 , 244 P.3d 924 (2010).

2013The legal accuracy of an instruction is reviewed de novo; "an erroneous statement of the law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Gregoire v. City o/Oak Harbor, 170 Wn.2d 628,635 , 244 P.3d 924 (2010).

22013–2020
Gregoire v. City of Oak Harbor green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2020“We review [the legal accuracy of] jury instructions de novo, and an instruction containing an erroneous statement of the law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Gregoire v. City of Oak Harbor, 170 Wn.2d 628, 635 , 244 P.3d 924 (2010).

2013The legal accuracy of an instruction is reviewed de novo; "an erroneous statement of the law is reversible error where it prejudices a party." Gregoire v. City o/Oak Harbor, 170 Wn.2d 628,635 , 244 P.3d 924 (2010).

22013–2020
Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Service, Inc. green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2014Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Serv., Inc., 153 Wn.2d 447, 453 , 105 P.3d 378 (2005).

2011We review jury instructions de novo, “and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Serv., Inc., 153 Wn.2d 447, 453 , 105 P.3d 378 (2005).

22011–2014
Tapper v. Employment Security Department green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2004Dep’t, 122 Wn.2d 397, 403 , 858 P.2d 494 (1993). “[E]rrors of law in jury instructions are [also] reviewed de novo, and an instruction’s erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995).

2004Dep’t, 122 Wn.2d 397, 403 , 858 P.2d 494 (1993). “[E]rrors of law in jury instructions are [also] reviewed de novo, and an instruction’s erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995).

22004–2004
Boeing Co. v. Key green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2004"An erroneous instruction does not require reversal unless prejudice is shown." Boeing Co. v. Key, 101 Wash.App. 629, 633 , 5 P.3d 16 (2000).

2004“An erroneous instruction does not require reversal unless prejudice is shown.” Boeing Co. v. Key, 101 Wn.

22004–2004
State v. Kennard green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2002State v. Kennard, 101 Wn.

2002State v. Kennard, 101 Wash.App. 533, 537 , 6 P.3d 38 , review denied, 142 Wash.2d 1011 , 16 P.3d 1267 (2000).

22002–2002
Robertson v. Washington State Liquor Control Board green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001Robertson v. State Liquor Control Bd., 102 Wn.

2001Robertson v. State Liquor Control Bd., 102 Wash.App. 848, 860 , 10 P.3d 1079 (2000) (citing Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995)).

22001–2001
State v. Walker green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2000See Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 772 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998).

2000See Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., Inc., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); State v. Walker, 136 Wash.2d 767, 772 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998).

22000–2000
State v. Walker green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2000See Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 772 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998).

2000See Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., Inc., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); State v. Walker, 136 Wash.2d 767, 772 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998).

22000–2000
State v. Birdwell green
washctapp · 1972
2 sentences

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

21998–1998
Caruso v. LOCAL 690 INTERNL. BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS green
wash · 1987
2 sentences

2018App. 124, 142 , 286 P.3d 695 (2012)(citing Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 of Intl Bhd. of Teamsters, 107 Wn.2d 524, 529 , 730 P.2d 1299 (1987)). "[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a amount thereof must have been the result of passion or prejudice, the trial court may order a new trial or may enter an order providing for a new trial unless the party adversely affected shall consent to a reduction or increase of such verdict.

2018App. 124, 142 , 286 P.3d 695 (2012)(citing Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 of Intl Bhd. of Teamsters, 107 Wn.2d 524, 529 , 730 P.2d 1299 (1987)). "[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a amount thereof must have been the result of passion or prejudice, the trial court may order a new trial or may enter an order providing for a new trial unless the party adversely affected shall consent to a reduction or increase of such verdict.

12018–2018
Fergen v. Sestero green
wash · 2015
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Anfinson v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. green
washctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2013Jury Instructions J] instructions are sufficient if they allow the parties to argue their theories of the ury ` case, do not mislead the jury and, when taken as a whole; properly inform the jury of the law to be applied. "' Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn. d 431, 442, 5 P. d 1265 ( 2000) quoting Hue v. 2 3 ( Farmboy Spray Co., Wn. d 67, 92, 896 P. d 682 (1995)). " appeal, jury instructions are 127 2 2 On reviewed de novo, and an instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."Cox, 141 Wn. d at 442. " 2 An error is prejudicial if i

12013–2013
Hall v. Sacred Heart Medical Center neutral
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2012App. 53, 61 , 995 P.2d 621 (2000). “[A]n instruction that contains an erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party.” Cox v. Spangler, 141 Wn.2d 431, 442 , 5 P.3d 1265 , 22 P.3d 791 (2000). ¶30 Here, instruction 13 provided: A statute provides that heart problems experienced by a firefighter within twenty-four hours of strenuous physical exertion due to firefighting activities are presumed to be an occupational disease.

12012–2012
Boeing Co. v. Key green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2004"An erroneous instruction does not require reversal unless prejudice is shown." Boeing Co. v. Key, 101 Wash.App. 629, 633 , 5 P.3d 16 (2000).

12004–2004
State v. Kennard green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2002State v. Kennard, 101 Wash.App. 533, 537 , 6 P.3d 38 , review denied, 142 Wash.2d 1011 , 16 P.3d 1267 (2000).

12002–2002
Robertson v. State Liquor Control Bd. green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2001Robertson v. State Liquor Control Bd., 102 Wash.App. 848, 860 , 10 P.3d 1079 (2000) (citing Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995)).

12001–2001
CARNATION COMPANY, INC. v. Hill green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

11998–1998
Harper v. United States neutral
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

11998–1998
Wetzel v. Blackledge neutral
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

11998–1998
In re Disbarment of Abrams neutral
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1998Majority op. at 886. [1] See, e.g., Carnation Co. v. Hill, 115 Wash.2d 184 , 796 P.2d 416 (1990) (Jury is presumed to follow curative instruction.). [2] See, e.g., Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67, 92 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) ("On appeal, errors of law in jury instructions are reviewed de novo, and an instruction's erroneous statement of the applicable law is reversible error where it prejudices a party."). [3] See, e.g., State v. Griffin, 100 Wash.2d 417, 420 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983); State v. Birdwell, 6 Wash. App. 284, 297 , 492 P.2d 249 ("[G]iving an instruction on a party's theory of th

11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 51.52.115 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 51.52.140 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.70.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.96.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 51.52.130 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.48.010 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WA 42 (1995–2025) TX 2 (1998–2001) MS 2 (1999–2001) FL 2 (2006–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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