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four part test in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2019 0 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
Bradley v. American Smelting and Refining Co.green
wash · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Bradley, 104 Wash.2d at 691-93 , 709 P.2d 782 .

2009See Bradley, 104 Wn.2d at 691-93 .

22
United States v. Roger E. Haddadgreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In an effortto determine which omitted portions of an oral conversation are "needed to clarify or explain the portion already received," United States v. Haddad. 10 F.3d 1252, 1258-59 (7th Cir. 1993), the Larry court adopted the four part test from United States v. Velasco, 953 F.2d 1467, 1475 (7th Cir. 1992).

11
United States v. Julio Velasco and Felix Garcia-Cabangreen
ca7 · 1992 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In an effortto determine which omitted portions of an oral conversation are "needed to clarify or explain the portion already received," United States v. Haddad. 10 F.3d 1252, 1258-59 (7th Cir. 1993), the Larry court adopted the four part test from United States v. Velasco, 953 F.2d 1467, 1475 (7th Cir. 1992).

11
Wallace v. Lewis Countygreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Wallace v. Lewis Countygreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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
White v. Holm green
wash · 1968
2 sentences

2012The four part test enumerated in'the case of White v. Holm, 73 Wn.2d 348, 352 , 438 P.2d 581 (1968)[ 4 ] is the proper test to apply to determine if defendants’ motion should be granted or denied. 6.

2012The four part test enumerated in'the case of White v. Holm, 73 Wn.2d 348, 352 , 438 P.2d 581 (1968)[ 4 ] is the proper test to apply to determine if defendants’ motion should be granted or denied. 6.

52007–2017
Postema v. Pollution Control Hearings Board green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2019Campbell & Gwinn, 146 Wn.2d at 8 . “[W]hen [DOE] determines whether to issue a permit for appropriation of public groundwater, [it] must consider the interrelationship of the groundwater with surface waters, and must determine whether surface water rights would be impaired or affected by groundwater withdrawals.” Postema, 142 Wn.2d at 80-81 .

2016Postema v. Pollution Control Hr’gs Bd., 142 Wn.2d 68, 79 , 11 P.3d 726 (2000).

32016–2019
Postema v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd. green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2016Postema v. Pollution Control Hr'qs Bd., 142 Wn.2d 68, 79 , 11 P.3d 726 (2000).

2016Postema v. Pollution Control Hr’gs Bd., 142 Wn.2d 68, 79 , 11 P.3d 726 (2000).

22016–2016
Carvin v. Britain green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2013L.B., 155 Wn.2d at 708 (citing In re Parentage of L.B., 121 Wn.

2013In L.B., we adopted a four part test for establishing de facto parent status: "(1) the natural or legal parent consented to and fostered the parent-like relationship, (2) the petitioner and the child lived together in the same household, (3) the petitioner assumed obligations of parenthood without 4 In re Custody ofA.F.J, No. 86188-9 expectation of financial compensation, and (4) the petitioner has been in a parental role for a length of time sufficient to have established with the child a bonded, dependent relationship, parental in nature." L.B., 155 Wn.2d at 708 (quoting in re Parentage ofL.

22013–2013
Carvin v. Britain green
washctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2013L.B., 155 Wn.2d at 708 (citing In re Parentage of L.B., 121 Wn.

2013In L.B., we adopted a four part test for establishing de facto parent status: "(1) the natural or legal parent consented to and fostered the parent-like relationship, (2) the petitioner and the child lived together in the same household, (3) the petitioner assumed obligations of parenthood without 4 In re Custody ofA.F.J, No. 86188-9 expectation of financial compensation, and (4) the petitioner has been in a parental role for a length of time sufficient to have established with the child a bonded, dependent relationship, parental in nature." L.B., 155 Wn.2d at 708 (quoting in re Parentage ofL.

22013–2013
Roberts v. Dudley green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2008Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wash.2d 58, 64-65 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). ś86 The certified question concerns the first element of the tort, also called the "clarity" element.

2008Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wn.2d 58, 64-65 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). ¶86 The certified question concerns the first element of the tort, also called the “clarity” element.

22008–2008
Roberts v. Dudley green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2008Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wash.2d 58, 64-65 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). ś86 The certified question concerns the first element of the tort, also called the "clarity" element.

2008Roberts v. Dudley, 140 Wn.2d 58, 64-65 , 993 P.2d 901 (2000). ¶86 The certified question concerns the first element of the tort, also called the “clarity” element.

22008–2008
Dlouhy v. Dlouhy green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

2007CR 60(b); Dlouhy, 55 Wash.2d 718 , 349 P.2d 1073 . [2] Or, alternately, defendants may set aside a default judgment if they meet the four part test set forth in White : (1) That there is substantial evidence extant to support, at least prima facie, a defense to the claim asserted by the opposing party; (2) that the moving party's failure to timely appear in the action, and answer the opponent's claim, was occasioned by mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect; (3) that the moving party acted with due diligence after notice of entry of the default judgment; and (4) that no substanti

2007CR 60(b); Dlouhy, 55 Wn.2d 718 . 2 Or, alternately, defendants may set aside a default judgment if they meet the four part test set forth in White : (1) That there is substantial evidence extant to support, at least prima facie, a defense to the claim asserted by the opposing party; (2) that the moving party’s failure to timely appear in the action, and answer the opponent’s claim, was occasioned by mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect; (3) that the moving party acted with due diligence after notice of entry of the default judgment; and (4) that no substantial hardship will res

22007–2007
Hull v. Vining green
wash · 1897
2 sentences

2007White, 73 Wash.2d at 352 , 438 P.2d 581 (citing Hull, 17 Wash. 352 , 49 P. 537 ).

2007White, 73 Wn.2d at 352 (citing Hull, 17 Wash. 352 ).

22007–2007
State v. Elmore green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2001The four factors are: "`(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant's criminal history and (4) the defendant's personal history.'" State v. Elmore, 139 Wash.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wash.2d at 555-56 , 940 P.2d 546 ). 1.

2001The four factors are: “ ‘(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant’s criminal history and (4) the defendant’s personal history.’ ” State v. Elmore, 139 Wn.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wn.2d at 555-56 ). 1.

22001–2001
State v. Brown green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2001The four factors are: "`(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant's criminal history and (4) the defendant's personal history.'" State v. Elmore, 139 Wash.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wash.2d at 555-56 , 940 P.2d 546 ). 1.

2001The four factors are: “ ‘(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant’s criminal history and (4) the defendant’s personal history.’ ” State v. Elmore, 139 Wn.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wn.2d at 555-56 ). 1.

22001–2001
State v. Elmore green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2001The four factors are: "`(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant's criminal history and (4) the defendant's personal history.'" State v. Elmore, 139 Wash.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wash.2d at 555-56 , 940 P.2d 546 ). 1.

2001The four factors are: “ ‘(1) the nature of the crime, (2) the aggravating circumstances, (3) the defendant’s criminal history and (4) the defendant’s personal history.’ ” State v. Elmore, 139 Wn.2d 250, 308 , 985 P.2d 289 (1999) (quoting Brown, 132 Wn.2d at 555-56 ). 1.

22001–2001
Department of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, L.L.C. green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2019Campbell & Gwinn, 146 Wn.2d at 8 . “[W]hen [DOE] determines whether to issue a permit for appropriation of public groundwater, [it] must consider the interrelationship of the groundwater with surface waters, and must determine whether surface water rights would be impaired or affected by groundwater withdrawals.” Postema, 142 Wn.2d at 80-81 .

12019–2019
State v. Sutherby green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2016Because a defense attorney need not bring a futile motion, defense counsel’s conduct was not deficient.6 Based on the four part test of Sutherby, another motion to sever would have been futile. 165 Wn.2d at 884-85 .

12016–2016
State v. Montgomery green
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2015State v. Montgomery, 163 Wn.2d 577, 598-99 , 183 P.3d 267 (2008).

12015–2015
State v. Montgomery green
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2015State v. Montgomery, 163 Wn.2d 577, 598-99 , 183 P.3d 267 (2008).

12015–2015
State v. Gresham green
wash · 2012
1 sentence

2014State v. Gresham, 173 Wn.2d 405, 421 , 269 P. 3d.207 ( 2012).

12014–2014
In Re Parentage of LB green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2013App. 460,487 , 89 P.3d 271 (2004)).

12013–2013
Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance v. Jerome green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Ins. green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Folsom v. Burger King green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Insurance green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Matthews v. Penn-America Ins. Co. green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2010Co., 1 Wash. App. 46, 50 , 459 P.2d 61 (1969). [21] Boeing Co., 113 Wash.2d at 877 , 784 P.2d 507 . [22] Matthews, 106 Wash.App. at 751 , 25 P.3d 451 . [23] Morgan v. Prudential Ins.

12010–2010
Butzberger v. Foster green
wash · 2004
12010–2010
Folsom v. Burger King green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Holter v. National Union Fire Insurance green
washctapp · 1969
2 sentences

2010Co., 1 Wash. App. 46, 50 , 459 P.2d 61 (1969). [21] Boeing Co., 113 Wash.2d at 877 , 784 P.2d 507 . [22] Matthews, 106 Wash.App. at 751 , 25 P.3d 451 . [23] Morgan v. Prudential Ins.

2010Co., 1 Wash. App. 46, 50 , 459 P.2d 61 (1969). [21] Boeing Co., 113 Wash.2d at 877 , 784 P.2d 507 . [22] Matthews, 106 Wash.App. at 751 , 25 P.3d 451 . [23] Morgan v. Prudential Ins.

12010–2010
Boeing Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2010Co., 1 Wash. App. 46, 50 , 459 P.2d 61 (1969). [21] Boeing Co., 113 Wash.2d at 877 , 784 P.2d 507 . [22] Matthews, 106 Wash.App. at 751 , 25 P.3d 451 . [23] Morgan v. Prudential Ins.

2010Co., 1 Wash. App. 46, 50 , 459 P.2d 61 (1969). [21] Boeing Co., 113 Wash.2d at 877 , 784 P.2d 507 . [22] Matthews, 106 Wash.App. at 751 , 25 P.3d 451 . [23] Morgan v. Prudential Ins.

12010–2010
Butzberger v. Foster green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2010Co. v. Jerome, 122 Wash.2d 157, 160 , 856 P.2d 1095 (1993)). [15] Folsom v. Burger King, 135 Wash.2d 658, 663 , 958 P.2d 301 (1998). [16] Clerk's Papers at 67 (emphasis in original). [17] See Butzberger v. Foster, 151 Wash.2d 396, 402-08 , 89 P.3d 689 (2004) (discussing, in the context of uninsured motorist coverage, the four part test Washington courts apply to determine whether an insured was "using a vehicle"). [18] See Clerk's Papers at 65 (the definitions section of the National Merit policy defines "auto" as "a private passenger vehicle having four wheels on the road."). [19] Weyerhaeuse

12010–2010
Matthews v. Penn-America Insurance green
washctapp · 2001
12010–2010
State v. Brown green
wash · 1997
12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 90.03.247 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 90.03.290 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 90.54.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 90.54.040 (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 408 (1973–2026) CT 81 (1984–2024) WA 21 (2001–2019) LA 20 (1985–2010) OH 17 (1990–2024) FL 13 (1981–2017) NJ 12 (1986–2021) VA 10 (1986–2025) TX 10 (1986–2021) MO 8 (1985–2016) MD 8 (1982–2016) MS 7 (1992–2021) CO 7 (1991–2025) SD 6 (1991–2022) DE 6 (1988–2020) GA 5 (2004–2018) IN 5 (1996–2020) ME 5 (1996–2021) WY 4 (1997–2008) MT 4 (1981–2023) OR 4 (1980–2025) WV 4 (1985–2005) TN 3 (1998–2001) ID 3 (1996–2026) NC 3 (1989–2014) OK 3 (1987–2011) IL 3 (1998–2020) MI 3 (1989–2023) KY 3 (1995–2023) AK 3 (1983–1992) SC 3 (1991–2013) MN 3 (1985–1989) AZ 2 (2023–2024) AR 2 (1992–2025) NY 2 (2011–2012) MA 2 (1987–2007)

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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