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burden of showing error in Washington

23 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2024 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Dietz v. Doegreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Dietz v. Doe, 131 Wn.2d 835, 843-44 , 935 P.2d 611 (1977). ¶51 Washington’s attorney-client privilege is set forth in RCW 5.60.060(2)(a). 28 The attorney-client privilege applies to communications and advice between an attorney and client and extends to documents that contain a privileged communication.

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Dietz v. Doegreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Dietz v. Doe, 131 Wn.2d 835, 843-44 , 935 P.2d 611 (1977). ¶51 Washington’s attorney-client privilege is set forth in RCW 5.60.060(2)(a). 28 The attorney-client privilege applies to communications and advice between an attorney and client and extends to documents that contain a privileged communication.

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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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Easter green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2014Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 .

2014Easter, 130 Wn.2d at 242 . ¶20 Under these facts, the State fails to carry its heavy burden of showing the error was harmless.

51997–2014
State Of Washington v. Lovett James Chambers green
washctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2024“Constitutional error is presumed prejudicial and the State bears the burden of showing the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Chambers, 197 Wn.

2021“Constitutional error is presumed prejudicial and the State bears the burden of showing the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Chambers, 197 Wn.

22021–2024
State v. Athan green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2019State v. Athan, 160 Wn.2d 354, 380 , 158 P.3d 27 (2007).

2015State v. Athan. 160 Wn.2d 354, 380 , 158 P.3d 27 (2007).

22015–2019
State v. Athan green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2019State v. Athan, 160 Wn.2d 354, 380 , 158 P.3d 27 (2007).

2015State v. Athan. 160 Wn.2d 354, 380 , 158 P.3d 27 (2007).

22015–2019
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2014Chapman v. California, 386 U. S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

2014Chapman v. California, 386 U. S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824 , 17 L.

22011–2014
General Telephone Co. of the Northwest, Inc. v. City of Bothell green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

1997Co. v. City of Bothell, 105 Wn.2d 579, 588 , 716 P.2d 879 (1986).

1997Co. v. City of Bothell, 105 Wn.2d 579, 588 , 716 P.2d 879 (1986).

21997–1997
State v. Burri green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

1996Burri, 87 Wn.2d at 181-82 .

1996Burri, 87 Wash.2d at 181-82 , 550 P.2d 507 .

21996–1996
Matter of Detention of As green
washctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2021Det. of A.S., 91 Wn.App. at 162 .

12021–2021
VersusLaw, Inc. v. Stoel Rives, L.L.P. green
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2020VersusLaw, Inc. v. Stoel Rives, LLP, 127 Wn.

12020–2020
State v. Clark green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2018Id. at 775-76 .

12018–2018
State v. Whelchel green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2016State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 425 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985).

2016State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 425 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985).

12016–2016
State v. Guloy green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2016State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 425 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985).

2016State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 425 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985).

12016–2016
State v. Luther green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2015State v. Luther. 157 Wn.2d 63, 78 , 134 P.3d 205 (2006). 8 No. 71608-5-1/9 The State has the burden of showing a waiver of Miranda rights by a preponderance of the evidence.

12015–2015
State v. Luther green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2015State v. Luther. 157 Wn.2d 63, 78 , 134 P.3d 205 (2006). 8 No. 71608-5-1/9 The State has the burden of showing a waiver of Miranda rights by a preponderance of the evidence.

12015–2015
State v. Pottorff green
washctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2014Pottorff, 138 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Easter green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2009Easter, 130 Wash.2d at 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 .

12009–2009
State v. Ellison green
washctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1990State v. Ellison, 36 Wn.

11990–1990
Calbom v. Knudtzon green
wash · 1964
2 sentences

1971Concerning such a defense we said in Calbom v. Knudtzon, 65 Wn.2d 157, 163 , 396 P.2d 148 (1964): The burden of showing privilege for interference with the expectancy involved rests upon the interferor. . . .

1971Concerning such a defense we said in Calbom v. Knudtzon, 65 Wn.2d 157, 163 , 396 P.2d 148 (1964): The burden of showing privilege for interference with the expectancy involved rests upon the interferor. . . .

11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4)

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

OH 405 (1980–2026) GA 147 (1906–2026) CA 133 (1895–2026) NM 94 (1897–2026) MN 59 (1983–2026) WV 52 (1966–2026) MO 37 (1915–2025) ID 33 (1927–2021) LA 31 (1978–2018) SC 29 (1977–2023) SD 29 (1997–2026) ND 28 (1901–2026) NC 25 (1921–2021) TX 24 (1927–2020) WA 23 (1971–2024) FL 17 (1939–2016) IN 16 (1905–2014) IL 15 (1980–2026) IA 13 (1979–2017) AL 11 (1920–2025) KS 11 (1987–2025) ME 10 (1947–2023) AZ 8 (2009–2023) MA 7 (1935–2002) NY 7 (1894–1994) UT 7 (1964–2018) CO 7 (1913–2018) MT 6 (1910–2004) HI 6 (1967–2020) WI 5 (1976–2012) PA 5 (1941–2019) WY 4 (1969–2025) VT 4 (2001–2018) VA 4 (1935–2008) NJ 3 (1953–2011) MD 3 (1923–2015) OR 3 (1901–2012) TN 3 (1981–2012) GU 3 (2023–2025) AR 2 (2001–2005) DE 2 (2024–2025) NV 2 (1980–2015)

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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