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statutory construction rule in Washington

28 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2021 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bacongreen
wash · 2018 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Bacon, 190 Wn.2d 458, 466-67 , 415 P.3d 207 (2018).

2019See State v. Bacon, 190 Wn.2d 458, 466-67 , 415 P.3d 207 (2018).

22
Kreidler v. Eikenberrygreen
wash · 1989 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Kreidler v. Eikenberry, 111 Wn.2d 828, 835 , 766 P.2d 438 (1989).

2003See Kreidler v. Eikenberry, 111 Wn.2d 828, 835 , 766 P.2d 438 (1989).

22

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 (26)

CaseCitedYears
Koenig v. City of Des Moines green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2021This is distinct from the ordinary definition of “provides” and therefore satisfies the statutory construction rule that “[w]hen the legislature employs different terms in a statute, we presume a different meaning for each term.” Koenig v. City of Des Moines, 158 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 142 P.3d 162 (2006).

2021This is distinct from the ordinary definition of “provides” and therefore satisfies the statutory construction rule that “[w]hen the legislature employs different terms in a statute, we presume a different meaning for each term.” Koenig v. City of Des Moines, 158 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 142 P.3d 162 (2006).

22021–2021
Koenig v. City of Des Moines green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2021This is distinct from the ordinary definition of “provides” and therefore satisfies the statutory construction rule that “[w]hen the legislature employs different terms in a statute, we presume a different meaning for each term.” Koenig v. City of Des Moines, 158 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 142 P.3d 162 (2006).

2021This is distinct from the ordinary definition of “provides” and therefore satisfies the statutory construction rule that “[w]hen the legislature employs different terms in a statute, we presume a different meaning for each term.” Koenig v. City of Des Moines, 158 Wn.2d 173, 182 , 142 P.3d 162 (2006).

22021–2021
Cannon v. Department of Licensing green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2011Cannon, 147 Wn.2d at 57 .

2011Cannon, 147 Wash.2d at 57 , 50 P.3d 627 .

22011–2011
In re the Detention of Martin green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2011Martin, 163 Wash.2d at 506 , 182 P.3d 951 .

2011Martin, 163 Wn.2d at 506 .

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

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wn.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wn.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wash.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wash.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

22005–2005
State v. Shriner green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2005State v. Danforth, 97 Wn.2d 255, 257-59 , 643 P.2d 882 (1982); State v. Shriner, 101 Wn.2d 576, 580 , 681 P.2d 237 (1984).

2005State v. Danforth, 97 Wn.2d 255, 257-59 , 643 P.2d 882 (1982); State v. Shriner, 101 Wn.2d 576, 580 , 681 P.2d 237 (1984).

22005–2005
State v. Sullivan green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wn.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wn.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wash.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wash.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

22005–2005
State v. J.P. green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wn.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wn.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wash.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wash.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

22005–2005
State v. JP green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wn.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wn.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

2005State v. J.P., 149 Wash.2d 444, 450 , 69 P.3d 318 (2003); State v. Sullivan, 143 Wash.2d 162, 175 , 19 P.3d 1012 (2001).

22005–2005
State v. Danforth green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

2005State v. Danforth, 97 Wn.2d 255, 257-59 , 643 P.2d 882 (1982); State v. Shriner, 101 Wn.2d 576, 580 , 681 P.2d 237 (1984).

2005State v. Danforth, 97 Wn.2d 255, 257-59 , 643 P.2d 882 (1982); State v. Shriner, 101 Wn.2d 576, 580 , 681 P.2d 237 (1984).

22005–2005
State v. Wilson green
· 1994
2 sentences

2004State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 216-17 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994) (a statute that is clear does not require the application of statutory construction rules).

2004State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 216-17 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994) (a statute that is clear does not require the application of statutory construction rules).

22004–2004
Bowen v. Statewide City Employees Retirement System green
wash · 1967
2 sentences

2004Thus, the statutory construction principle to construe ambiguous pension statutes “in favor of the party for whose benefit the pension statute was intended,” Bowen v. Statewide City Employees Retirement System, 72 Wn.2d 397, 402 , 433 P.2d 150 (1967), is inapplicable to the case at bar.

2004Thus, the statutory construction principle to construe ambiguous pension statutes “in favor of the party for whose benefit the pension statute was intended,” Bowen v. Statewide City Employees Retirement System, 72 Wn.2d 397, 402 , 433 P.2d 150 (1967), is inapplicable to the case at bar.

22004–2004
State v. Roadhs red
wash · 1967
2 sentences

2003Roadhs, 71 Wn.2d at 707 -08 (citing the statutory construction principle, “expressio unius est exclusio alterius”).

2003Therefore, the court interpreted the general term, “structure,” in a manner consistent with the specific term, “building.” Id. (citing the statutory construction principle “noscitur a sociis”).

22003–2003
Beckman v. STATE, DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERV. green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001App. 687 , 692, 11 P.3d 313 (2000). 7 The acceptability criteria found in subsection (2) are specific terms that flesh out the general terms in subsection (1).

2001The statutory construction rule of ejusdem generis states "general terms, when used in conjunction with specific terms, should be deemed to incorporate only those things similar in nature or `comparable to' the specific terms." Beckman v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 102 Wash.App. 687, 692 , 11 P.3d 313 (2000). [7] The acceptability criteria found in subsection (2) are specific terms that flesh out the general terms in subsection (1).

22001–2001
Beckman v. Department of Social and Health Services green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001The statutory construction rule of ejusdem generis states “general terms, when used in conjunction with specific terms, should be deemed to incorporate only those things similar in nature or ‘comparable to’ the specific terms.” Beckman v. Dep’t of Soc. & Health Servs., 102 Wn.

2001The statutory construction rule of ejusdem generis states "general terms, when used in conjunction with specific terms, should be deemed to incorporate only those things similar in nature or `comparable to' the specific terms." Beckman v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 102 Wash.App. 687, 692 , 11 P.3d 313 (2000). [7] The acceptability criteria found in subsection (2) are specific terms that flesh out the general terms in subsection (1).

22001–2001
State v. Acosta green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

1996In support of this argument, the Defendant relies on the statutory construction analysis discussed in State v. McCullum, 98 Wn.2d 484 , 656 P.2d 1064 (1983) and State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612 , 683 P.2d 1069 (1984).

1996In support of this argument, the Defendant relies on the statutory construction analysis discussed in State v. McCullum, 98 Wn.2d 484 , 656 P.2d 1064 (1983) and State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612 , 683 P.2d 1069 (1984).

21996–1996
State v. McCullum green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1996In support of this argument, the Defendant relies on the statutory construction analysis discussed in State v. McCullum, 98 Wn.2d 484 , 656 P.2d 1064 (1983) and State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612 , 683 P.2d 1069 (1984).

1996In support of this argument, the Defendant relies on the statutory construction analysis discussed in State v. McCullum, 98 Wn.2d 484 , 656 P.2d 1064 (1983) and State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612 , 683 P.2d 1069 (1984).

21996–1996
State v. Larson green
wash · 2015
2 sentences

2018State v. Larson, 184 Wn.2d 843, 849 , 365 P.3d 740 (2015).

2018State v. Larson, 184 Wn.2d 843, 849 , 365 P.3d 740 (2015).

12018–2018
State v. Moses green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2013But the State ignores the well-settled statutory construction rule requiring us not to “read into the statute the language that [we] believe[ ] was omitted.” State v. Moses, 145 Wn.2d 370, 374 , 37 P.3d 1216 (2002).

12013–2013
State v. Moses green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2013But the State ignores the well-settled statutory construction rule requiring us not to “read into the statute the language that [we] believe[ ] was omitted.” State v. Moses, 145 Wn.2d 370, 374 , 37 P.3d 1216 (2002).

12013–2013
State v. Grier green
washctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2013Grier, 168 Wn.

12013–2013
In Re Detention of Martin green
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2011Martin, 163 Wash.2d at 506 , 182 P.3d 951 .

12011–2011
State, Department of Licensing v. Cannon green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2011Cannon, 147 Wash.2d at 57 , 50 P.3d 627 .

12011–2011
Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council v. State green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2003Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council v. State, 145 Wn.2d 544, 552-57 , 40 P.3d 656 (2002) (where certain statutes are explicitly repealed by a new law, a statute that was not explicitly repealed is not repealed by implication where factors, such as legislative history and an attorney general opinion, were not sufficient to show legislative intent was to repeal the statute).

12003–2003
ATU LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF STATE v. State green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2003Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council v. State, 145 Wn.2d 544, 552-57 , 40 P.3d 656 (2002) (where certain statutes are explicitly repealed by a new law, a statute that was not explicitly repealed is not repealed by implication where factors, such as legislative history and an attorney general opinion, were not sufficient to show legislative intent was to repeal the statute).

12003–2003
State v. Young green
· 1991
2 sentences

1994Reconsideration denied February 1, 1995. 1 RCW 19.40.011 et seq. 2 The statutory construction rule of ejusdem generis provides that "specific terms modify and restrict general terms where both are used in sequence.” State v. Young, 63 Wn.

1994App. 324, 331 , 818 P.2d 1375 (1991). 3 UFTA provides: "Unless displaced by the provisions of this chapter, the principles of law and equity . . . supplement its provisions.” RCW 19.40.902.

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (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

FL 81 (1974–2024) PA 68 (1980–2026) TX 52 (1961–2025) CA 41 (1959–2024) MI 34 (1984–2026) IL 30 (1984–2025) WA 28 (1994–2021) OR 24 (1916–2026) MD 22 (1993–2025) NM 11 (1991–2024) TN 10 (1981–2020) WI 10 (1989–2020) CT 9 (1978–2020) OH 8 (1992–2026) VT 7 (1995–2018) LA 7 (1980–2021) GA 6 (2014–2025) IA 6 (1957–2017) CO 6 (1992–2013) WV 5 (1983–2026) VA 5 (2010–2025) NC 5 (1985–2020) AZ 5 (1987–2014) AK 4 (1984–2022) NY 4 (1987–2010) SC 4 (2001–2020) ID 4 (1990–2014) AR 3 (1994–2018) HI 3 (2008–2022) WY 3 (2006–2019) NJ 3 (1984–2016) AL 3 (1952–2001) SD 2 (2001–2001) KS 2 (2007–2013) RI 2 (1996–2011) MO 2 (1994–2024)

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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