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41 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2025 3 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Wegoland, Ltd. v. Nynex Corp.green
nysd · 1992 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Wegoland Ltd. v. NYNEX Corp., 806 F. Supp. 1112, 1113-16 (S.D.N.Y. 1992) (providing a history of the doctrine).

2015See Wegoland, Ltd. v. NYNEX Corp., 806 F. Supp. 1112, 1113-16 (S.D.N.Y. 1992) (providing a history of the doctrine).

33
Giles v. Californiagreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Ed. 2d 177 (2004).” Giles, 554 U.S. at 380 (Souter, J., concurring). 14 No. 34959-4-III State v. Williams Whether Mr. Williams’s confrontation right was violated by admission of the statements is an issue we review de novo.

11
Keogan v. Holy Family Hospitalgreen
wash · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Keogan, 95 Wn.2d at 312-14 (discussing the history of the doctrine of informed consent).

11
State v. Scottgreen
wash · 1979 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See State v. Scott, 92 *311 Wn.2d 209, 212, 595 P.2d 549 (1979).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson red
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1998Second, it has been stressed that “we must . . . weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation.” Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for “[wjhere a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the ‘injustice or hardship’ by a holding of nonretroactivity.” Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 , 92 S. Ct.

1998Second, it has been stressed that “we must . . . weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation.” Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for “[wjhere a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the ‘injustice or hardship’ by a holding of nonretroactivity.” Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 , 92 S. Ct.

101983–2009
Queen City Farms, Inc. v. Central National Insurance green
washctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2005App. 838, 873-84 , 827 P.2d 1024 (1992) (surveying the history of the clause)); see also generally Jeffrey W.

2005Co. of Omaha, 64 Wash.App. 838, 873-84 , 827 P.2d 1024 (1992) (surveying the history of the clause); see also generally Jeffrey W.

42000–2005
Linkletter v. Walker red
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

2007Second, it has been stressed that “we must.. . weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation.” Linkletter v. Walker, [ 381 U.S. 618, 629 , 85 S. Ct. 1731 , 14 L.

2007Second, it has been stressed that “we must.. . weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation.” Linkletter v. Walker, [ 381 U.S. 618, 629 , 85 S. Ct. 1731 , 14 L.

31998–2007
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2018Once we start down this path, it will become quite easy to dismiss as trivial or de minimis any number of constitutional errors so long as we convince ourselves that the trial, on the whole, was fair, or more generally that "justice demands we affirm." Id. ¶470 Recognition of a triviality standard inevitably results in trivializing constitutional violations, as the history of this standard in other jurisdictions bears out.

2015Once we start down this path, it will become quite easy to dismiss as trivial or de minimis any number of constitutional errors so long as we convince ourselves that the trial, on the whole, was fair, or more generally that "justice demands we affirm." Id. ¶428 Recognition of a triviality standard inevitably results in trivializing constitutional violations, as the history of this standard in other jurisdictions bears out.

22015–2018
Schilb v. Kuebel green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2014The distinction was important at the time the rule was drafted because the bail bondsmen system had grown into “full and odorous bloom.” Schilb, 404 U.S. at 359 .

2014The distinction was important at the time the rule was drafted because the bail bondsmen system had grown into "full and odorous bloom." Schlib, 404 U.S. at 359 .

22014–2014
State v. Marshall green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2011Under our current criminal rules, "[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant's plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice." CrR 4.2(f). [4] "This court will overturn a trial court's denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion." State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wash.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wash.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶ 13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a

2011Under our current criminal rules, “[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant’s plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice.” CrR 4.2(f). 4 “This court will overturn a trial court’s denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion.” State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wn.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wn.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have, reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a plea.

22011–2011
State v. Bao Sheng Zhao green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2011Under our current criminal rules, "[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant's plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice." CrR 4.2(f). [4] "This court will overturn a trial court's denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion." State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wash.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wash.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶ 13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a

2011Under our current criminal rules, “[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant’s plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice.” CrR 4.2(f). 4 “This court will overturn a trial court’s denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion.” State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wn.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wn.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have, reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a plea.

22011–2011
State v. A.N.J. green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2011A.N.J., 168 Wash.2d at 106-07 , 225 P.3d 956 .

2011A.N.J., 168 Wn.2d at 106-07 .

22011–2011
State v. Marshall green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2011Under our current criminal rules, "[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant's plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice." CrR 4.2(f). [4] "This court will overturn a trial court's denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion." State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wash.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wash.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶ 13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a

2011Under our current criminal rules, “[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant’s plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice.” CrR 4.2(f). 4 “This court will overturn a trial court’s denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion.” State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wn.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wn.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have, reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a plea.

22011–2011
State v. Zhao green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2011Under our current criminal rules, "[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant's plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice." CrR 4.2(f). [4] "This court will overturn a trial court's denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion." State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wash.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wash.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶ 13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a

2011Under our current criminal rules, “[t]he court shall allow a defendant to withdraw the defendant’s plea of guilty whenever it appears that the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice.” CrR 4.2(f). 4 “This court will overturn a trial court’s denial of a motion to withdraw a plea only for abuse of discretion.” State v. Bao Sheng Zhao, 157 Wn.2d 188, 197 , 137 P.3d 835 (2006) (citing State v. Marshall, 144 Wn.2d 266, 280 , 27 P.3d 192 (2001)). ¶13 Since the Court of Appeals considered this case, we have, reviewed the history of the standard we apply to a motion to withdraw a plea.

22011–2011
Flanigan v. Department of Labor & Industries green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2010In order to answer this question, we must discuss the basic history and framework of Washington workers' compensation law, our decision in Flanigan, 123 Wash.2d 418 , 869 P.2d 14 , and the meaning of a post- Flanigan legislative amendment, RCW 51.24.030(5). ¶ 11 Washington State has abolished workplace injury torts and established Title 51 RCW, the workers' compensation statutes.

2010In order to answer this question, we must discuss the basic history and framework of Washington workers’ compensation law, our decision in Flanigan, 123 Wn.2d 418 , and the meaning of a post -Flanigan legislative amendment, RCW 51.24.030(5). ¶11 Washington State has abolished workplace injury torts and established Title 51 RCW, the workers’ compensation statutes.

22010–2010
Cipriano v. City of Houma green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1998Second, it has been stressed that "we must ... weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation." Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for *1247 "[w]here a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the `injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 , 92 S.C

1998Second, it has been stressed that "we must ... weigh the merits and demerits in each case by looking to the prior history of the rule in question, its purpose and effect, and whether retrospective operation will further or retard its operation." Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for *1247 "[w]here a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the `injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 , 92 S.C

21998–2007
State v. Greenwood green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2007Id. ¶ 17 To determine whether application of CrRLJ 3.3(c)(2)(ii) requires a showing of due diligence by the State, it is helpful to trace the history of that standard as applied to the time-for-trial rule.

2007Id. ¶17 To determine whether application of CrRLJ 3.3(c)(2)(ii) requires a showing of due diligence by the State, it is helpful to trace the history of that standard as applied to the time-for-trial rule.

22007–2007
Matter of Marriage of Brown green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

1986Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for " [w]here a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the 'injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Brown, 98 Wn.2d at 50-51 .

1986Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for "[w]here a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is *279 ample basis in our cases for avoiding the `injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Brown, 98 Wn.2d at 50-51 . [2] Applying the Brown factors to this case, it is clear that Reeves should be applied retroactively.

21983–1986
Taskett v. King Broadcasting Co. green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

1986Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for " [wjhere a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the 'injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Taskett v. KING Broadcasting Co., 86 Wn.2d 439, 448 , 546 P.2d 81 (1976) (citing Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97 , 30 L.

1986Finally, we have weighed the inequity imposed by retroactive application, for " [wjhere a decision of this Court could produce substantial inequitable results if applied retroactively, there is ample basis in our cases for avoiding the 'injustice or hardship' by a holding of nonretroactivity." Taskett v. KING Broadcasting Co., 86 Wn.2d 439, 448 , 546 P.2d 81 (1976) (citing Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97 , 30 L.

21983–1986
State v. Smith green
wash · 1974
2 sentences

2025History also reveals that what began as a gradual delegation of rule making No. 103006-1 Madsen, J., dissenting power from the legislature to the judiciary ended abruptly when this court, for the first time, asserted inherent authority in State v. Smith, 84 Wn.2d 498, 501 , 527 P.2d 674 (1974), which subsequent decisions interpreted as the complete and final say on procedural issues.

2025History also reveals that what began as a gradual delegation of rule making No. 103006-1 Madsen, J., dissenting power from the legislature to the judiciary ended abruptly when this court, for the first time, asserted inherent authority in State v. Smith, 84 Wn.2d 498, 501 , 527 P.2d 674 (1974), which subsequent decisions interpreted as the complete and final say on procedural issues.

12025–2025
Snohomish County v. Thorp Meats green
wash · 1988
1 sentence

2024Id. at 167-68 .

12024–2024
State v. Goodenow green
orctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2021E.g., Oregon v. Goodenow, 251 Or.

12021–2021
Oda v. State green
washctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2020App. 79, 100-01 , 44 P.3d 8 (2002), to illustrate that hiring and retention are “carried out primarily at the departmental level.” Resp’t’s Br. at 2.

12020–2020
Spalding v. Vilas green
scotus · 1896
1 sentence

2020The history of the doctrine regarding executive officials illustrates its limited scope. 22 Spalding, 161 U.S. at 498-99 . 23 Glenny and Skerrett cite Oda v. State, 111 Wn.

12020–2020
Oda v. State green
washctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2020The history of the doctrine regarding executive officials illustrates its limited scope. 22 Spalding, 161 U.S. at 498-99 . 23 Glenny and Skerrett cite Oda v. State, 111 Wn.

12020–2020
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2018As observed in Justice Souter’s concurring opinion in Giles, the history of the doctrine provides a “substantial indication that the Sixth Amendment was meant to require some degree of intent to thwart the judicial process before thinking it reasonable to hold the confrontation right forfeited; otherwise the right would in practical terms boil down to a measure of reliable hearsay, a view rejected in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

2018As observed in Justice Souter’s concurring opinion in Giles, the history of the doctrine provides a “substantial indication that the Sixth Amendment was meant to require some degree of intent to thwart the judicial process before thinking it reasonable to hold the confrontation right forfeited; otherwise the right would in practical terms boil down to a measure of reliable hearsay, a view rejected in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

12018–2018
State v. ANJ green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2011A.N.J., 168 Wash.2d at 106-07 , 225 P.3d 956 .

12011–2011
Great Northern Railway Co. v. Sunburst Oil & Refining Co. green
scotus · 1932
2 sentences

2006Co., 287 U.S. 358, 364 , 53 S.Ct. 145 , 77 L.Ed. 360 (1932). ¶ 14 Although a new rule of law announced in a civil case is usually applied retroactively, in Chevron Oil the United States Supreme Court has suggested three factors to consider to determine whether a case should be given prospective application or selective prospectivity: (1) the decision to be applied prospectively must establish a new principle of law, either by overruling clear past precedent on which litigants may have relied or by deciding an issue of first impression whose resolution was not clearly foreshadowed; (2) weigh th

2006Co., 287 U.S. 358, 364 , 53 S.Ct. 145 , 77 L.Ed. 360 (1932). ¶ 14 Although a new rule of law announced in a civil case is usually applied retroactively, in Chevron Oil the United States Supreme Court has suggested three factors to consider to determine whether a case should be given prospective application or selective prospectivity: (1) the decision to be applied prospectively must establish a new principle of law, either by overruling clear past precedent on which litigants may have relied or by deciding an issue of first impression whose resolution was not clearly foreshadowed; (2) weigh th

12006–2006
National Can Corp. v. Department of Revenue green
wash · 1988
1 sentence

2004Nat'l Can II, 109 Wash.2d at 881 , 749 P.2d 1286 (citing Chevron Oil, 404 U.S. at 106-07 , 92 S.Ct. 349 ).

12004–2004
Washington Federation of State Employees v. State green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

1988The majority spells out the history of the doctrine and indicates its demise in the case of Washington Fed'n of State Employees, Coun. 28 v. State, 101 Wn.2d 536 , 682 P.2d 869 (1984).

1988The majority spells out the history of the doctrine and indicates its demise in the case of Washington Fed'n of State Employees, Coun. 28 v. State, 101 Wn.2d 536 , 682 P.2d 869 (1984).

11988–1988
State v. Parr green
wash · 1980
11986–1986
McFerran v. Heroux green
wash · 1954
11957–1957
Ennis v. Banks neutral
wash · 1917
11950–1950
Hammarberg v. St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. neutral
wash · 1898
11906–1906

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.9601-9675 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.170 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.920 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080 (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

PA 74 (1863–2024) CA 57 (1880–2026) TX 50 (1878–2023) NM 42 (1970–2025) WA 41 (1906–2025) NJ 40 (1925–2023) LA 40 (1934–2025) MD 39 (1966–2023) IL 34 (1924–2022) FL 30 (1959–2023) NY 29 (1892–2008) GA 28 (1900–2025) TN 26 (1940–2022) OR 25 (1954–2025) MO 23 (1888–2018) MI 23 (1944–2024) AL 19 (1935–2024) OH 17 (1913–2023) IA 15 (1885–2021) SD 15 (1974–2025) CO 14 (1946–2025) UT 14 (1949–2021) VA 13 (1954–2025) MN 13 (1969–2006) ND 13 (1916–2005) WI 13 (1926–2023) CT 12 (1968–2016) WY 12 (1975–2015) AZ 12 (1960–2014) KY 12 (1922–2018) MT 10 (1916–2025) IN 9 (1958–2020) DC 9 (1946–2007) ID 9 (1951–2022) NC 9 (1973–2000) KS 9 (1905–2013) AR 8 (1979–2003) MS 8 (1968–2008) WV 7 (1936–2018) OK 7 (1979–2024) MA 7 (1903–2003) RI 6 (1969–2020) AK 6 (1977–2025) VT 6 (1976–2017) SC 5 (1938–1990) HI 5 (1980–2022) DE 5 (1992–2018) NV 4 (1970–2013) NE 4 (1897–2019) NH 4 (1932–2003) PR 2 (1926–1929)

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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