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exercise privilege in Washington

24 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1920–2024 1 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Twelker v. Shannon & Wilson, Inc.green
wash · 1977 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Bruce, 113 Wn.2d at 126 ; see also Twelker v. Shannon & Wilson, Inc., 88 Wn.2d 473, 475-76 , 564 P.2d 1131 (1977) (“ ‘The witness is subject to the control of the trial judge in the exercise of the privilege.

2002Bruce, 113 Wn.2d at 126 ; see also Twelker v. Shannon & Wilson, Inc., 88 Wn.2d 473, 475-76 , 564 P.2d 1131 (1977) (“ ‘The witness is subject to the control of the trial judge in the exercise of the privilege.

22
State v. Eastergreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 (officer’s testimony was “elicited to insinuate Easter’s guilt”); Charlton, 90 Wn.2d at 663 (“[T]he prosecutor endeavored to suggest. . . that petitioner was concealing or withholding testimony.”); Swan, 25 Wn.2d at 327 (“In effect [counsel for the State] told the jury that appellant was guilty of concealing evidence which would be helpful to the state.”); McGinty, 14 Wn.2d at 79 (holding the State’s questions regarding the timing of the marriage and fact that the State forced the defendant to invoke the marital privilege in front of the jury “tended to make it appear

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State v. Charltongreen
wash · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 (officer’s testimony was “elicited to insinuate Easter’s guilt”); Charlton, 90 Wn.2d at 663 (“[T]he prosecutor endeavored to suggest. . . that petitioner was concealing or withholding testimony.”); Swan, 25 Wn.2d at 327 (“In effect [counsel for the State] told the jury that appellant was guilty of concealing evidence which would be helpful to the state.”); McGinty, 14 Wn.2d at 79 (holding the State’s questions regarding the timing of the marriage and fact that the State forced the defendant to invoke the marital privilege in front of the jury “tended to make it appear

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State v. McGintygreen
wash · 1942 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 (officer’s testimony was “elicited to insinuate Easter’s guilt”); Charlton, 90 Wn.2d at 663 (“[T]he prosecutor endeavored to suggest. . . that petitioner was concealing or withholding testimony.”); Swan, 25 Wn.2d at 327 (“In effect [counsel for the State] told the jury that appellant was guilty of concealing evidence which would be helpful to the state.”); McGinty, 14 Wn.2d at 79 (holding the State’s questions regarding the timing of the marriage and fact that the State forced the defendant to invoke the marital privilege in front of the jury “tended to make it appear

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State v. Swangreen
wash · 1946 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 (officer’s testimony was “elicited to insinuate Easter’s guilt”); Charlton, 90 Wn.2d at 663 (“[T]he prosecutor endeavored to suggest. . . that petitioner was concealing or withholding testimony.”); Swan, 25 Wn.2d at 327 (“In effect [counsel for the State] told the jury that appellant was guilty of concealing evidence which would be helpful to the state.”); McGinty, 14 Wn.2d at 79 (holding the State’s questions regarding the timing of the marriage and fact that the State forced the defendant to invoke the marital privilege in front of the jury “tended to make it appear

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Meyers green
idaho · 1962
2 sentences

2012State v. Meyers, 85 Idaho 129 , 376 P.2d 710 (1962).

2012State v. Meyers, 85 Idaho 129 , 376 P.2d 710 (1962).

21966–2012
Bruce v. Byrne-Stevens & Associates Engineers, Inc. green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2002Bruce, 113 Wn.2d at 126 ; see also Twelker v. Shannon & Wilson, Inc., 88 Wn.2d 473, 475-76 , 564 P.2d 1131 (1977) (“ ‘The witness is subject to the control of the trial judge in the exercise of the privilege.

2002NOTES [1] MSBP is "a form of child maltreatment or abuse inflicted by a caretaker (usually the mother) with fabrications of symptoms and/or induction of signs of disease, leading to unnecessary investigations and interventions, with occasional serious health consequences, including death of the child." STEADMAN'S MEDICAL DICTIONARY 1736 (26th ed.1995). [2] Bruce, 113 Wash.2d at 126 , 776 P.2d 666 ; see also Twelker v. Shannon & Wilson, Inc., 88 Wash.2d 473, 475-76 , 564 P.2d 1131 (1977) ("The witness is subject to the control of the trial judge in the exercise of the privilege.

22002–2002
United States v. Martinez-Salazar green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2001Martinez-Salazar, 528 U.S. at 314-15 , 120 S.Ct. 774 .

2001Martinez-Salazar, 528 U.S. at 314-15 .

22001–2001
Ward v. Race Horse green
scotus · 1896
2 sentences

1941“It is not to be doubted that the power to preserve fish and game within its borders is inherent in the sovereignty of the State (Geer v. Connecticut, 161 U. S. 519 ; Ward v. Racehorse, 163 U. S. 504, 507 ), subject of course to any valid exercise of authority under the provisions of the Federal Constitution.

1921“It is not to be doubted that the power to preserve fish and game within its borders is inherent in the sovereignty of the state (Geer v. Connecticut, 161 U. S. 519 ; Ward v. Racehorse, 163 U. S. 504, 507 ), subject of course to any valid exercise of authority under the provisions of the Federal Constitution.

21921–1941
Geer v. Connecticut red
scotus · 1896
2 sentences

1941“It is not to be doubted that the power to preserve fish and game within its borders is inherent in the sovereignty of the State (Geer v. Connecticut, 161 U. S. 519 ; Ward v. Racehorse, 163 U. S. 504, 507 ), subject of course to any valid exercise of authority under the provisions of the Federal Constitution.

1921“It is not to be doubted that the power to preserve fish and game within its borders is inherent in the sovereignty of the state (Geer v. Connecticut, 161 U. S. 519 ; Ward v. Racehorse, 163 U. S. 504, 507 ), subject of course to any valid exercise of authority under the provisions of the Federal Constitution.

21921–1941
Ahmad v. Town of Springdale green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024With regard to the frivolousness requirement of RCW 4.84.185, “[a]n action must be frivolous in its entirety.” Ahmad, 178 Wn.

12024–2024
Jametsky v. Olsen green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2019Resolving this dispute informs whether Ecology acted within its rule making authority when it enacted the Rule. 10 No. 51439-7-II The goal of statutory interpretation “is to ascertain and carry out the legislature’s intent.” Jametsky v. Olsen, 179 Wn.2d 756, 762 , 317 P.3d 1003 (2014).

2019Resolving this dispute informs whether Ecology acted within its rule making authority when it enacted the Rule. 10 No. 51439-7-II The goal of statutory interpretation “is to ascertain and carry out the legislature’s intent.” Jametsky v. Olsen, 179 Wn.2d 756, 762 , 317 P.3d 1003 (2014).

12019–2019
In re the Detention of Brown neutral
washctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2017The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution and article 1, section 9 of the Washington Constitution protect individuals from providing compelled testimony 1 In re Det. of Brown, 154 Wn.

12017–2017
State v. Fire green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2014Fire, 145 Wn.2d at 162 -63.

12014–2014
Jensen v. Henneford green
wash · 1936
1 sentence

1999Jensen, 185 Wash. at 218 .

11999–1999
Dutil v. State green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

1996In Dutil v. State, 93 Wn.2d 84, 90 , 606 P.2d 269 (1980), the Supreme Court explained: Studies which the petitioners have called to our attention *402 indicate that juveniles often do not understand the full import of the exercise or waiver of their constitutional rights.

1996In Dutil v. State, 93 Wn.2d 84, 90 , 606 P.2d 269 (1980), the Supreme Court explained: Studies which the petitioners have called to our attention *402 indicate that juveniles often do not understand the full import of the exercise or waiver of their constitutional rights.

11996–1996
State v. Post green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

1995Post, 118 Wn.2d at 609 . "[T]he 'penalty’ exception is available only if (1) the person gives answers that would incriminate him or her in a separate criminal proceeding and (2) the State makes express or implied assertions that exercise of the Fifth Amendment privilege will result in the imposition of a penalty, be it economic loss or deprivation of liberty.” Post, 118 Wn.2d at 610 (citing Murphy, 465 U.S. at 434-35 ).

1995Post, 118 Wn.2d at 609 . "[T]he 'penalty’ exception is available only if (1) the person gives answers that would incriminate him or her in a separate criminal proceeding and (2) the State makes express or implied assertions that exercise of the Fifth Amendment privilege will result in the imposition of a penalty, be it economic loss or deprivation of liberty.” Post, 118 Wn.2d at 610 (citing Murphy, 465 U.S. at 434-35 ).

11995–1995
Minnesota v. Murphy green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1995Post, 118 Wn.2d at 609 . "[T]he 'penalty’ exception is available only if (1) the person gives answers that would incriminate him or her in a separate criminal proceeding and (2) the State makes express or implied assertions that exercise of the Fifth Amendment privilege will result in the imposition of a penalty, be it economic loss or deprivation of liberty.” Post, 118 Wn.2d at 610 (citing Murphy, 465 U.S. at 434-35 ).

11995–1995
P. Lorillard Co. v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1974
2 sentences

1986Besides being somewhat modified by more contemporary cases (see, e.g., P. Lorillard Co. v. Seattle, 83 Wn.2d 586 , 521 P.2d 208 (1974); Cary v. Bellingham, 41 Wn.2d 468 , 250 P.2d 114 (1952)), this court also stated in Jensen that when a tax is levied for the exercise of a privilege granted or permitted by the State, it may be considered an excise tax.

1986Besides being somewhat modified by more contemporary cases (see, e.g., P. Lorillard Co. v. Seattle, 83 Wn.2d 586 , 521 P.2d 208 (1974); Cary v. Bellingham, 41 Wn.2d 468 , 250 P.2d 114 (1952)), this court also stated in Jensen that when a tax is levied for the exercise of a privilege granted or permitted by the State, it may be considered an excise tax.

11986–1986
Cary v. City of Bellingham green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

1986Besides being somewhat modified by more contemporary cases (see, e.g., P. Lorillard Co. v. Seattle, 83 Wn.2d 586 , 521 P.2d 208 (1974); Cary v. Bellingham, 41 Wn.2d 468 , 250 P.2d 114 (1952)), this court also stated in Jensen that when a tax is levied for the exercise of a privilege granted or permitted by the State, it may be considered an excise tax.

1986Besides being somewhat modified by more contemporary cases (see, e.g., P. Lorillard Co. v. Seattle, 83 Wn.2d 586 , 521 P.2d 208 (1974); Cary v. Bellingham, 41 Wn.2d 468 , 250 P.2d 114 (1952)), this court also stated in Jensen that when a tax is levied for the exercise of a privilege granted or permitted by the State, it may be considered an excise tax.

11986–1986
Murray v. Odman green
wash · 1939
2 sentences

1977In Murray v. Odman, 1 Wn.2d 481, 486-87 , 96 P.2d 489 (1939), the court said: It is the generally accepted rule that a covenant for the extension of the term of a lease, at the option of the lessee, operates, upon the exercise of the privilege, as a present demise for the full term to which it may be extended, and not as a demise merely for the shorter period with the privilege of a new lease for the extended term. . . .

1977In Murray v. Odman, 1 Wn.2d 481, 486-87 , 96 P.2d 489 (1939), the court said: It is the generally accepted rule that a covenant for the extension of the term of a lease, at the option of the lessee, operates, upon the exercise of the privilege, as a present demise for the full term to which it may be extended, and not as a demise merely for the shorter period with the privilege of a new lease for the extended term. . . .

11977–1977
State v. Anderson green
ariz · 1973
2 sentences

1976State v. Holmes, 110 Ariz. 494 , 520 P.2d 1118 (1974); State v. Anderson, 110 Ariz. 238 , 517 P.2d 508 (1973).

1976State v. Holmes, 110 Ariz. 494 , 520 P.2d 1118 (1974); State v. Anderson, 110 Ariz. 238 , 517 P.2d 508 (1973).

11976–1976
State v. Holmes green
ariz · 1974
2 sentences

1976State v. Holmes, 110 Ariz. 494 , 520 P.2d 1118 (1974); State v. Anderson, 110 Ariz. 238 , 517 P.2d 508 (1973).

1976State v. Holmes, 110 Ariz. 494 , 520 P.2d 1118 (1974); State v. Anderson, 110 Ariz. 238 , 517 P.2d 508 (1973).

11976–1976
Sumpter v. National Grocery Co. neutral
wash · 1938
2 sentences

1976Comment upon the exercise of a privilege has been held improper, justifying a new trial, in Sumpter v. National Grocery Co., 194 Wash. 598 , 78 P.2d 1087 , 116 A.L.R. 1166 (1938), and in Kiehlhoefer v. Washington Water Power Co., 49 Wash. 646 , 96 P. 220 (1908).

1976Comment upon the exercise of a privilege has been held improper, justifying a new trial, in Sumpter v. National Grocery Co., 194 Wash. 598 , 78 P.2d 1087 , 116 A.L.R. 1166 (1938), and in Kiehlhoefer v. Washington Water Power Co., 49 Wash. 646 , 96 P. 220 (1908).

11976–1976
Brigham City v. Rich neutral
utah · 1908
1 sentence

1976Comment upon the exercise of a privilege has been held improper, justifying a new trial, in Sumpter v. National Grocery Co., 194 Wash. 598 , 78 P.2d 1087 , 116 A.L.R. 1166 (1938), and in Kiehlhoefer v. Washington Water Power Co., 49 Wash. 646 , 96 P. 220 (1908).

11976–1976
Kiehlhoefer v. Washington Water Power Co. neutral
wash · 1908
1 sentence

1976Comment upon the exercise of a privilege has been held improper, justifying a new trial, in Sumpter v. National Grocery Co., 194 Wash. 598 , 78 P.2d 1087 , 116 A.L.R. 1166 (1938), and in Kiehlhoefer v. Washington Water Power Co., 49 Wash. 646 , 96 P. 220 (1908).

11976–1976
Osborn v. Ozlin green
scotus · 1940
2 sentences

1963They were systematic and continuous throughout the years in question. ...” In Traveler’s Health Ass’n v. Virginia, supra, the Supreme Court, in determining the right of the forum state to regulate through a regulatory body the activities of a foreign insurance corporation which solicited business in the forum state through the medium of its policyholders, stated (p. 648): “Measured by the principles of the Osborn [Osborn v. Ozlin, 310 U. S. 53 , 84 L.

1963They were systematic and continuous throughout the years in question. ...” In Traveler’s Health Ass’n v. Virginia, supra, the Supreme Court, in determining the right of the forum state to regulate through a regulatory body the activities of a foreign insurance corporation which solicited business in the forum state through the medium of its policyholders, stated (p. 648): “Measured by the principles of the Osborn [Osborn v. Ozlin, 310 U. S. 53 , 84 L.

11963–1963
Gaffney v. Scott Publishing Co. green
wash · 1949
2 sentences

1952The holding referred to is this: "The law properly gives to the public press encouragement to voice its criticism of the conduct of public officials; but, in the exercise of such privilege, a publication which imputes to them misconduct in office, want of official integrity or fidelity to public trust, if false, is a violation of that privilege and gives rise to an action for damages." Gaffney v. Scott Publishing Co., 35 Wn. (2d) 272, 276, 212 P. (2d) 817 .

1952The holding referred to is this: “The law properly gives to the public press encouragement to voice its criticism of the conduct of public officials; but, in the exercise of such privilege, a publication which imputes to them misconduct in office, want of official integrity or fidelity to public trust, if false, is a violation of that privilege and gives rise to an action for damages.” Gaffney v. Scott Publishing Co., 35 Wn. (2d) 272, 276, 212 P. (2d) 817 .

11952–1952
Miles v. Louis Wasmer, Inc. green
wash · 1933
2 sentences

1949Co., 85 Wash. 503 , 148 Pac. 774 ; Miles v. Wasmer, Inc., 172 Wash. 466 , 20 P. (2d) 847 ; Ziebell v. Lumbermens Printing Co., supra. The law properly gives to the public press encouragement to voice its criticism of the conduct of public officials; but, in the exercise of such privilege, a publication which imputes to them misconduct in office, want of official integrity or fidelity to public trust, if false, is a violation of that *277 privilege and gives rise to an action for damages.

1949Co., 85 Wash. 503 , 148 Pac. 774 ; Miles v. Wasmer, Inc., 172 Wash. 466 , 20 P. (2d) 847 ; Ziebell v. Lumbermens Printing Co., supra. The law properly gives to the public press encouragement to voice its criticism of the conduct of public officials; but, in the exercise of such privilege, a publication which imputes to them misconduct in office, want of official integrity or fidelity to public trust, if false, is a violation of that *277 privilege and gives rise to an action for damages.

11949–1949
Byrne v. Funk neutral
wash · 1905
2 sentences

1949Byrne v. Funk, 38 Wash. 506 , 80 Pac. 772 ; Quinn v. Review Pub.

1949Byrne v. Funk, 38 Wash. 506 , 80 Pac. 772 ; Quinn v. Review Pub.

11949–1949
Wilson v. Sun Publishing Co. green
wash · 1915
11949–1949
Dahnke-Walker Milling Co. v. Bondurant green
scotus · 1921
11929–1929
Eriksen v. Manufacturers Distributing Co. neutral
wash · 1918
11920–1920
Dorman v. Plowman green
wash · 1906
11920–1920
Grubb v. House neutral
wash · 1916
11920–1920
Spreitzer v. Miller neutral
wash · 1917
11920–1920

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