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trespass claim in Washington

26 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2026 8 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Jackson v. Harriesgreen
utah · 1925 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

22
Moore v. Kilmergreen
okla · 1939 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

22
Kniseley v. Hamgreen
okla · 1913 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

12
State v. Muhammadgreen
wash · 2019 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., Muhammad, 194 Wn.2d at 586 (recognizing private affairs under our state constitutional test as those privacy interests that are and should be held “‘safe from governmental trespass absent a warrant’” (emphasis added) (quoting Myrick, 102 Wn.2d at 511 ).

11
State v. Myrickgreen
wash · 1984 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., Muhammad, 194 Wn.2d at 586 (recognizing private affairs under our state constitutional test as those privacy interests that are and should be held “‘safe from governmental trespass absent a warrant’” (emphasis added) (quoting Myrick, 102 Wn.2d at 511 ).

11
Goldsby v. Stewartgreen
wash · 1930 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021We have recognized a trespass claim for “unnecessary damage to property caused by . . . law enforcement officers executing a search warrant.” Brutsche v. City of Kent, 164 Wn.2d 664, 671 , 193 P.3d 110 (2008); see also Goldsby v. Stewart, 158 Wash. 39, 41 , 290 P. 422 (1930) (“In executing a search warrant, officers of the law should do no unnecessary damage to the property to be examined.”).

2021We have recognized a trespass claim for “unnecessary damage to property caused by . . . law enforcement officers executing a search warrant.” Brutsche v. City of Kent, 164 Wn.2d 664, 671 , 193 P.3d 110 (2008); see also Goldsby v. Stewart, 158 Wash. 39, 41 , 290 P. 422 (1930) (“In executing a search warrant, officers of the law should do no unnecessary damage to the property to be examined.”).

11
Bickelhaupt v. in Land Motor Freightgreen
wash · 1937 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Richardson v. Hendersongreen
lactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Sovich v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1929 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Wright v. United Statesgreen
dcd · 1997 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See also 68 AM.JUR.2d Searches and Seizures § 309 (2008) ("the victim of an unlawful search and seizure has available the remedy of trespass"), available at http://web 2westlaw.com; see, e.g., Sovich v. State, 92 Ind.App. 103 , 167 N.E. 145, 146 (1929) (recognizing that officers executing a valid search warrant may be liable in damages for acts constituting a malicious trespass); Richardson v. Henderson, 651 So.2d 501, 504-06 (La.Ct.App.1995) (relying on general principles in 68 AM.JUR.2d § 229 (1993), that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in

2008But see Wright v. United States, 963 F. Supp. 7, 19 (D.D.C. 1977) (presence of a valid search warrant is a complete defense to trespass). ¶24 However, we reject Mr. Brutsche’s claim that the City is liable under the doctrine of trespass ab initio.

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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
Bradley v. American Smelting and Refining Co. green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2025WDFW does not appeal that determination. 3 The court in Bradley allowed a trespass claim based on the intrusion of airborne contaminants onto the plaintiffs’ property. 104 Wn.2d at 684-88 . 6 For the Plaintiffs’ Trespass claim, the Plaintiffs have the burden of proving, on a more probable than not basis, the following: (1) WDFW caused particles or things to invade the Plaintiffs’ property on or after July 1, 2015; (2) WDFW intended to do the acts that caused particles or things to invade the Plaintiffs’ property; (3) It was reasonably foreseeable to WDFW that its activities would send particle

2008The plaintiffs-appellants cited only the same two cases that this court cited in its opinion, Appellants' Opening Brief at 4-7, Goldsby v. Stewart, No. 22392 (Wash.Sup.Ct.), reprinted in 1 Brs. 158 Wash. (1930), and the defendants-respondents said they had no quarrel with the law stated in the appellants' brief, Respondents' Brief at 15-16, Goldsby, supra. [7] Significantly, the intent required is used to mean "`that the actor desires to cause consequences of his act, or that he believes that the consequences are substantially certain to result from it.'" Bradley, 104 Wash.2d at 682 , 709 P.2d

31995–2025
Chelan Basin Conservancy v. GBI Holding Co. neutral
washctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018Chelan Basin Conservancy v. GBI Holding Co., 194 Wash.App. 478 , 484 n.1, 378 P.3d 222 , review granted, 186 Wash.2d 1032 , 385 P.3d 769 (2016).

2018Chelan Basin Conservancy v. GBI Holding Co., 194 Wash.App. 478 , 484 n.1, 378 P.3d 222 , review granted, 186 Wash.2d 1032 , 385 P.3d 769 (2016).

22017–2018
Onderdonk v. State green
nyclaimsct · 1996
2 sentences

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

22008–2008
Gillmor v. Salt Lake City green
utah · 1907
2 sentences

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

2008Jur. 2d Searches and Seizures § 229 (1993) that execution of a search warrant must be carried out in an orderly manner and liability in trespass may result if the officers executing the warrant exceed their authority or wantonly destroy property in making their search; here, officers “thoroughly ‘trashed’ ” the plaintiffs’ home, including spilling flour, splattering eggs on the floor, and tossing bags of chips and candy across the living room; judgment for plaintiffs affirmed an amount to clean the home and to compensate for emotional distress); Onderdonk v. State, 170 Misc. 2d 155, 162-64 , 6

22008–2008
Eggleston v. Pierce County green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2008We also hold that summary judgment was properly granted with respect to Mr. Brutsche's claim that the damage to his property constituted a taking of private property for which the City must pay just compensation and decline to overrule Eggleston v. Pierce County, 148 Wash.2d 760 , 64 P.3d 618 (2003).

2008We also hold that summary judgment was properly granted with respect to Mr. Brutsche’s claim that the damage to his property constituted a taking of private property for which the City must pay just compensation and decline to overrule Eggleston v. Pierce County, 148 Wn.2d 760 , 64 P.3d 618 (2003).

22008–2008
Eggleston v. Pierce County green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2008We also hold that summary judgment was properly granted with respect to Mr. Brutsche's claim that the damage to his property constituted a taking of private property for which the City must pay just compensation and decline to overrule Eggleston v. Pierce County, 148 Wash.2d 760 , 64 P.3d 618 (2003).

2008We also hold that summary judgment was properly granted with respect to Mr. Brutsche’s claim that the damage to his property constituted a taking of private property for which the City must pay just compensation and decline to overrule Eggleston v. Pierce County, 148 Wn.2d 760 , 64 P.3d 618 (2003).

22008–2008
Fradkin v. Northshore Utility District green
washctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2006Fradkin v. Northshore Utility District ¶ 19 Finally, Fradkin v. Northshore Utility District, 96 Wash.App. 118 , 977 P.2d 1265 (1999), involved a trespass claim brought against a utility company for negligently installing a sewer line causing water to flood the plaintiff's property.

2006App. 118 , 977 P.2d 1265 (1999), involved a trespass claim brought against a utility company for negligently installing a sewer line, causing water to flood the plaintiff’s property.

22006–2006
Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co. green
washctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2003A trespass claim requires "`an intentional or negligent intrusion onto or into the property of another.'" Borden v. City of Olympia, 113 Wash.App. 359, 373 , 53 P.3d 1020 (2002) (quoting Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co., 73 Wash.App. 621, 624 , 870 P.2d 1005 (1994)).

2003A trespass claim requires "`an intentional or negligent intrusion onto or into the property of another.'" Borden v. City of Olympia, 113 Wash.App. 359, 373 , 53 P.3d 1020 (2002) (quoting Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co., 73 Wash.App. 621, 624 , 870 P.2d 1005 (1994)).

22003–2003
Borden v. City of Olympia green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2003A trespass claim requires "`an intentional or negligent intrusion onto or into the property of another.'" Borden v. City of Olympia, 113 Wash.App. 359, 373 , 53 P.3d 1020 (2002) (quoting Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co., 73 Wash.App. 621, 624 , 870 P.2d 1005 (1994)).

2003App. 359, 373 , 53 P.3d 1020 (2002) (quoting Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co., 73 Wn.

22003–2003
Borden v. City of Olympia green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2003A trespass claim requires "`an intentional or negligent intrusion onto or into the property of another.'" Borden v. City of Olympia, 113 Wash.App. 359, 373 , 53 P.3d 1020 (2002) (quoting Mielke v. Yellowstone Pipeline Co., 73 Wash.App. 621, 624 , 870 P.2d 1005 (1994)).

2003A trespass claim requires “ ‘an intentional or negligent intrusion onto or into the property of another.’ ” Borden v. City of Olympia, 113 Wn.

22003–2003
State Of Washington, V. Heather Azevedo green
washctapp · 2024
1 sentence

2026Then, Division Two of this court in State v. Azevedo, 31 Wn. App. 2d 70 , 83, 547 P.3d 287 (2024), considered another IAC issue wherein trial defense counsel did not request a trespass instruction as a lesser included offense of burglary in the second degree.

12026–2026
Lakey v. Puget Sound Energy, Inc. green
wash · 2013
1 sentence

2022Id.

12022–2022
Stewart v. Hoffman neutral
wash · 1964
2 sentences

2022For example, Patton relies on Stewart v. Hoffman, 64 Wn.2d 37, 43 , 390 P.2d 553 (1964), but it is not clear that Stewart involved an appeal of a trespass claim.

2022For example, Patton relies on Stewart v. Hoffman, 64 Wn.2d 37, 43 , 390 P.2d 553 (1964), but it is not clear that Stewart involved an appeal of a trespass claim.

12022–2022
State v. Patton green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2021Article I, section 7 of our constitution “‘requires no less’ than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Afana, 169 Wn.2d 169, 177 , 233 P.3d 879 (2010) (quoting State v. Patton, 167 Wn.2d 379, 394 , 219 P.3d 651 (2009)).

12021–2021
State v. Afana green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2021Article I, section 7 of our constitution “‘requires no less’ than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Afana, 169 Wn.2d 169, 177 , 233 P.3d 879 (2010) (quoting State v. Patton, 167 Wn.2d 379, 394 , 219 P.3d 651 (2009)).

12021–2021
Brutsche v. City of Kent green
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2021We have recognized a trespass claim for “unnecessary damage to property caused by . . . law enforcement officers executing a search warrant.” Brutsche v. City of Kent, 164 Wn.2d 664, 671 , 193 P.3d 110 (2008); see also Goldsby v. Stewart, 158 Wash. 39, 41 , 290 P. 422 (1930) (“In executing a search warrant, officers of the law should do no unnecessary damage to the property to be examined.”).

12021–2021
Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. San Diego County District Council of Carpenters green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

2021In Sears, the Court considered whether a trespass claim for a union’s peaceful picketing was preempted because it was either arguably prohibited or protected 32 under the NLRA. 436 U.S. at 190 .

12021–2021
Brutsche v. City of Kent green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2021Although Brutsche sued the City of Kent for both trespass and negligence, we ruled only on his trespass claim because the alleged misconduct had been intentional. 164 Wn.2d at 674 .

2021We have recognized a trespass claim for “unnecessary damage to property caused by . . . law enforcement officers executing a search warrant.” Brutsche v. City of Kent, 164 Wn.2d 664, 671 , 193 P.3d 110 (2008); see also Goldsby v. Stewart, 158 Wash. 39, 41 , 290 P. 422 (1930) (“In executing a search warrant, officers of the law should do no unnecessary damage to the property to be examined.”).

12021–2021
State v. Patton green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2021Article I, section 7 of our constitution “‘requires no less’ than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Afana, 169 Wn.2d 169, 177 , 233 P.3d 879 (2010) (quoting State v. Patton, 167 Wn.2d 379, 394 , 219 P.3d 651 (2009)).

12021–2021
State v. Afana green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2021Article I, section 7 of our constitution “‘requires no less’ than the Fourth Amendment.” State v. Afana, 169 Wn.2d 169, 177 , 233 P.3d 879 (2010) (quoting State v. Patton, 167 Wn.2d 379, 394 , 219 P.3d 651 (2009)).

12021–2021
Ainsworth v. Progressive Casualty Insurance green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2021Co., 180 Wn. App 52, 78 n.20, 322 P.3d 6 (2014). 21 Therefore, we remand to the trial court, so it can address the Crosettis’ trespass claim and make any necessary findings of fact and conclusions of law.

12021–2021
Young v. Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2020Summary Judgment is also proper if the nonmoving party “ ‘fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party’s case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial.’ ” Miller v. Likins, 109 Wn. App. 140, 145 , 34 P.3d 835 (2001)2 (quoting Young v. Key Pharm., Inc., 112 Wn.2d 216, 225 , 770 P.2d 182 (1989)).

2020Summary Judgment is also proper if the nonmoving party “ ‘fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party’s case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial.’ ” Miller v. Likins, 109 Wn. App. 140, 145 , 34 P.3d 835 (2001)2 (quoting Young v. Key Pharm., Inc., 112 Wn.2d 216, 225 , 770 P.2d 182 (1989)).

12020–2020
Cotton v. Kronenberg green
washctapp · 2002
12020–2020
Florence Fish Co. v. Everett Packing Co. neutral
wash · 1920
1 sentence

2020CR 56(c); Cotton v. Kronenberg, 111 Wn. 1 The trespass claim did not appear in either Piest’s summary judgment motion or the court’s order granting summary judgment. 3 App. 258, 264 , 44 P.3d 878 (2002).

12020–2020
Miller v. Likins green
washctapp · 2001
12020–2020
Daubner v. Mills green
washctapp · 1991
12018–2018
State v. Williams green
wash · 2011
12018–2018
Chelan Basin Conservancy v. GBI Holding Co. neutral
wash · 2016
12018–2018
Bird v. Best Plumbing Group, LLC green
wash · 2012
12016–2016
Cameron v. Stack-Gibbs Lumber Co. neutral
wash · 1912
12015–2015
Wallace v. Lewis County green
washctapp · 2006
12015–2015
Crystal Lotus Enterprises, Ltd. v. City of Shoreline green
washctapp · 2012
12014–2014
Hedlund v. White green
washctapp · 1992
11997–1997
Buxel v. King County neutral
wash · 1962
11997–1997
Riblet v. Ideal Cement Co. green
wash · 1961
11995–1995
United States v. Karo green
scotus · 1984
11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.24.630 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

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