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sense doctrine in Washington

17 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1894–2023 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Sneddengreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Snedden, 149 Wn.2d at 919 ( the plain language of the indecent exposure statute satisfies the " crime against a person" requirement); Stinton, 121 Wn.

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State v. Stintongreen
washctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Snedden, 149 Wn.2d at 919 ( the plain language of the indecent exposure statute satisfies the " crime against a person" requirement); Stinton, 121 Wn.

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
Week v. Fremont Mill Co. neutral
wash · 1892
2 sentences

1943This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” Accord: French v. First Ave.

1943This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” Accord: French v. First Ave.

51894–1943
Jennings v. Tacoma Railway & Motor Co. green
wash · 1893
2 sentences

1943This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” Accord: French v. First Ave.

1943This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” Accord: French v. First Ave.

51894–1943
Coates v. City of Cincinnati green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1998To sustain a vagueness challenge, Holland must prove that the ordinance is vague "not in the sense that it requires a person to conform his conduct to an imprecise but comprehensible normative standard, but rather in the sense that no standard of conduct is specified at all." Coates v. City of Cincinnati, 402 U.S. 611, 614 , 91 S.Ct. 1686, 1688 , 29 *296 L.Ed.2d 214 (1971).

1998To sustain a vagueness challenge, Holland must prove that the ordinance is vague "not in the sense that it requires a person to conform his conduct to an imprecise but comprehensible normative standard, but rather in the sense that no standard of conduct is specified at all." Coates v. City of Cincinnati, 402 U.S. 611, 614 , 91 S.Ct. 1686, 1688 , 29 *296 L.Ed.2d 214 (1971).

31984–1998
Sherman v. Petroleum Exploration green
kyctapphigh · 1939
2 sentences

1996The majority in essence defeats the common sense of this rule of intent by holding an easement is not created unless the magic words "right of way" are contained in the "granting clause." See Sherman v. Petroleum Exploration, 280 Ky. 105 , 132 S.W.2d 768 , 132 A.L.R. 137 (1939); 189 Kan. 536 , 370 P.2d 419 , 6 A.L.R.3d 962 -1039 (1962).

1996The majority in essence defeats the common sense of this rule of intent by holding an easement is not created unless the magic words "right of way" are contained in the "granting clause." See Sherman v. Petroleum Exploration, 280 Ky. 105 , 132 S.W.2d 768 , 132 A.L.R. 137 (1939); 189 Kan. 536 , 370 P.2d 419 , 6 A.L.R.3d 962 -1039 (1962).

21996–1996
Harvest Queen Mill & Elevator Co. v. Sanders green
kan · 1962
2 sentences

1996The majority in essence defeats the common sense of this rule of intent by holding an easement is not created unless the magic words "right of way" are contained in the "granting clause." See Sherman v. Petroleum Exploration, 280 Ky. 105 , 132 S.W.2d 768 , 132 A.L.R. 137 (1939); 189 Kan. 536 , 370 P.2d 419 , 6 A.L.R.3d 962 -1039 (1962).

1996The majority in essence defeats the common sense of this rule of intent by holding an easement is not created unless the magic words "right of way" are contained in the "granting clause." See Sherman v. Petroleum Exploration, 280 Ky. 105 , 132 S.W.2d 768 , 132 A.L.R. 137 (1939); 189 Kan. 536 , 370 P.2d 419 , 6 A.L.R.3d 962 -1039 (1962).

21996–1996
Davies v. Krueger green
wash · 1950
2 sentences

1967Thus, as we said in Davies v. Krueger, 36 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 219 P.2d 969 (1950): It is the rule in this state that the statutory requirement of giving official notice, even of a special election such as this, is in a measure directory in the sense that the requirement need only be substantially complied with where there is a large measure of general unofficial information concerning a coming election reaching the public through the newspapers, other printed circulated matter, and discussions at public gatherings.

1967Thus, as we said in Davies v. Krueger, 36 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 219 P.2d 969 (1950): It is the rule in this state that the statutory requirement of giving official notice, even of a special election such as this, is in a measure directory in the sense that the requirement need only be substantially complied with where there is a large measure of general unofficial information concerning a coming election reaching the public through the newspapers, other printed circulated matter, and discussions at public gatherings.

21950–1967
Mandery v. Costco Wholesale Corp. green
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2023App. 851, 854 , 110 P.3d 788 (2005) (quoting Shaughnessy v. Northland S.S.

12023–2023
Mandery v. Costco Wholesale Corp. neutral
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2023“Thus, no employer or employee may ‘exempt himself [or herself] from the burdens which [the Act] imposes, nor by contract waive the benefits thereof in the sense that he can bar himself from the right to claim its benefits.’” Mandery v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 126 Wn.

12023–2023
Connally v. General Construction Co. green
scotus · 1926
1 sentence

1984As a result, "men of common intelligence must necessarily guess at its meaning." Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U. S. 385, 391 . *867 Coates v. Cincinnati, 402 U.S. 611, 614 , 29 L.

11984–1984
Parker v. Levy green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1979A due process challenge asserting that a criminal statute contains no standards does not involve unconstitutional vagueness '"in the sense that it requires a person to conform his conduct to an imprecise but comprehensible normative standard, but rather in the sense that no standard of conduct is specified at all."' (Italics mine.) Parker v. Levy, 417 U.S. 733, 755 , 41 L.

1979A due process challenge asserting that a criminal statute contains no standards does not involve unconstitutional vagueness '"in the sense that it requires a person to conform his conduct to an imprecise but comprehensible normative standard, but rather in the sense that no standard of conduct is specified at all."' (Italics mine.) Parker v. Levy, 417 U.S. 733, 755 , 41 L.

11979–1979
Bell v. Burson green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1974Bell v. Burson, 402 U.S. 535 , 29 L.

1974Bell v. Burson, 402 U.S. 535 , 29 L.

11974–1974
In Re Grieve v. Smith green
wash · 1946
1 sentence

1948It is plainly to the substantial disadvantage of petitioners to be deprived of all opportunity to receive a sentence which would give them freedom from custody and control prior to the expiration of the 15-year term.” In In re Grieve v. Smith, 26 Wn. (2d) 156, 173 P. (2d) 168 , we held that the right to a discharge from confinement of a prisoner serving a maximum sentence, is not *57 a matter of right but is a matter of discretion with the board of prison terms and paroles.

11948–1948
Brown v. Tabor Mill Co. green
wash · 1900
1 sentence

1915This was the doctrine announced in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma R. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” In Brown v. Tabor Mill Co., 22 Wash. 317 , 60 Pac. 1126 , we said: “The rule that an employee, on entering upon the duties of his employment, assumes all of the risks incident to such employment which are apparent and obvious, and which he could by the exercise of common prudence avoid, is well settled in this state.” In Jobe

11915–1915
Schlotfeldt v. Bull green
wash · 1900
1 sentence

1915This was the doctrine announced in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma R. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” In Brown v. Tabor Mill Co., 22 Wash. 317 , 60 Pac. 1126 , we said: “The rule that an employee, on entering upon the duties of his employment, assumes all of the risks incident to such employment which are apparent and obvious, and which he could by the exercise of common prudence avoid, is well settled in this state.” In Jobe

11915–1915
Jobe v. Spokane Gas & Fuel Co. neutral
wash · 1913
2 sentences

1915This was the doctrine announced in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma R. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” In Brown v. Tabor Mill Co., 22 Wash. 317 , 60 Pac. 1126 , we said: “The rule that an employee, on entering upon the duties of his employment, assumes all of the risks incident to such employment which are apparent and obvious, and which he could by the exercise of common prudence avoid, is well settled in this state.” In Jobe

1915This was the doctrine announced in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 ( 29 Pac. 215 ), and Jennings v. Tacoma R. & Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 ( 34 Pac. 937 ), and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” In Brown v. Tabor Mill Co., 22 Wash. 317 , 60 Pac. 1126 , we said: “The rule that an employee, on entering upon the duties of his employment, assumes all of the risks incident to such employment which are apparent and obvious, and which he could by the exercise of common prudence avoid, is well settled in this state.” In Jobe

11915–1915
Sheafe v. City of Seattle red
wash · 1897
1 sentence

1905This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 , 29 Pac. 215 , and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. and Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 , 34 Pac. 937 , and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” To the same effect, see Hoffman v. American Foundry Co., 18 Wash. 287 , 51 Pac. 385 ; French v. First Avenue R.

11905–1905
French v. First Avenue Railway Co. neutral
wash · 1901
2 sentences

1905Co., 24 Wash. 83 , 63 Pac. 1108 ; Bier v. Hosford, 35 Wash. 544 , 77 Pac. 867 .

1905Co., 24 Wash. 83 , 63 Pac. 1108 ; Bier v. Hosford, 35 Wash. 544 , 77 Pac. 867 .

11905–1905
Hoffman v. American Foundry Co. green
· 1897
1 sentence

1905This was the doctrine announced by this court in Week v. Fremont Mill Co., 3 Wash. 629 , 29 Pac. 215 , and Jennings v. Tacoma Ry. and Motor Co., 7 Wash. 275 , 34 Pac. 937 , and is the doctrine of common justice and right between employer and employee, and the doctrine of common sense.” To the same effect, see Hoffman v. American Foundry Co., 18 Wash. 287 , 51 Pac. 385 ; French v. First Avenue R.

11905–1905
Bier v. Hosford green
wash · 1904
2 sentences

1905Co., 24 Wash. 83 , 63 Pac. 1108 ; Bier v. Hosford, 35 Wash. 544 , 77 Pac. 867 .

1905Co., 24 Wash. 83 , 63 Pac. 1108 ; Bier v. Hosford, 35 Wash. 544 , 77 Pac. 867 .

11905–1905

Where else courts name it

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