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business record exception in Washington

15 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2022 4 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Marstongreen
la · 2001 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., State v. Marston, 780 So.2d 1058, 1064 (La.2001) (possibility that business record was not inherently trustworthy because teller did not follow routine banking procedure went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility); People v. Montroy, 225 A.D.2d 913, 914 , 639 N.Y.S.2d 522 (N.Y.App.

2010See, e.g., State v. Marston, 2000-0589 (La. 3/16/01); 780 So. 2d 1058,1064 (possibility that business record was not inherently trustworthy because teller did not follow routine banking procedure went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility); People v. Montroy, 225 A.D.2d 913, 914 , 639 N.Y.S.2d 522 (1996) (“defendant’s contention concerning the witnesses’ limited understanding of the record-keeping practices of their employer merely goes to the weight of the evidence sought to be admitted and not to its admissibility”); Graham v. State, 547 S.W.2d 531, 538 (Tenn. 1977) (Generally

22
Crawford v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir.2006) ("`[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are "by their nature" not prepared for litigation'") (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc.3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005)) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 ); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir.2005). ¶ 27 Business records are routinely kept and generally used onl

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir. 2006) (“ ‘[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are “by their nature” not prepared for litigation’ ” (alteration in original) (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc. 3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 ))); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir. 2005). ¶27 Business records are routinely kept and genera

22
People v. Duriogreen
nysupct · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir.2006) ("`[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are "by their nature" not prepared for litigation'") (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc.3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005)) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 ); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir.2005). ¶ 27 Business records are routinely kept and generally used onl

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir. 2006) (“ ‘[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are “by their nature” not prepared for litigation’ ” (alteration in original) (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc. 3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 ))); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir. 2005). ¶27 Business records are routinely kept and genera

22
United States v. Eleuterio Lopez-Moreno, Also Known as Eleuterio Lopezgreen
ca5 · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir.2006) ("`[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are "by their nature" not prepared for litigation'") (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc.3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005)) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 ); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir.2005). ¶ 27 Business records are routinely kept and generally used onl

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir. 2006) (“ ‘[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are “by their nature” not prepared for litigation’ ” (alteration in original) (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc. 3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 ))); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir. 2005). ¶27 Business records are routinely kept and genera

22
United States v. Felizgreen
· 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir.2006) ("`[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are "by their nature" not prepared for litigation'") (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc.3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005)) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 ); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir.2005). ¶ 27 Business records are routinely kept and generally used onl

2007See, e.g., United States v. Feliz, 467 F.3d 227, 234 (2d Cir. 2006) (“ ‘[t]he essence of the business record exception contemplated in Crawford is that such records or statements are not testimonial in nature because they are prepared in the ordinary course of regularly conducted business and are “by their nature” not prepared for litigation’ ” (alteration in original) (quoting People v. Durio, 7 Misc. 3d 729 , 794 N.Y.S.2d 863 , 867 (2005) (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 56 ))); United States v. Lopez-Moreno, 420 F.3d 420, 437 (5th Cir. 2005). ¶27 Business records are routinely kept and genera

22
Graham v. Stategreen
tenn · 1977 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See, e.g., State v. Marston, 2000-0589 (La. 3/16/01); 780 So. 2d 1058,1064 (possibility that business record was not inherently trustworthy because teller did not follow routine banking procedure went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility); People v. Montroy, 225 A.D.2d 913, 914 , 639 N.Y.S.2d 522 (1996) (“defendant’s contention concerning the witnesses’ limited understanding of the record-keeping practices of their employer merely goes to the weight of the evidence sought to be admitted and not to its admissibility”); Graham v. State, 547 S.W.2d 531, 538 (Tenn. 1977) (Generally

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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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Hopkins green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2021State v. Hopkins, 134 Wn.

2012Tegland, Washington Practice: Evidence Law and Practice § 803.37 (5th ed. 2007) (citing State v. Hopkins, 134 Wn.

22012–2021
In Re Welfare of JM green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2019App. 912 , 125 P.3d 245 (2005), to argue the business record exception does not apply.8 J.M. is distinguishable.

2006In re Welfare of J.M., 130 Wash. App. 912, 924 , 125 P.3d 245 (2005).

22006–2019
People v. Montroy green
nyappdiv · 1996
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., State v. Marston, 2000-0589 (La. 3/16/01); 780 So. 2d 1058,1064 (possibility that business record was not inherently trustworthy because teller did not follow routine banking procedure went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility); People v. Montroy, 225 A.D.2d 913, 914 , 639 N.Y.S.2d 522 (1996) (“defendant’s contention concerning the witnesses’ limited understanding of the record-keeping practices of their employer merely goes to the weight of the evidence sought to be admitted and not to its admissibility”); Graham v. State, 547 S.W.2d 531, 538 (Tenn. 1977) (Generally

2010See, e.g., State v. Marston, 2000-0589 (La. 3/16/01); 780 So. 2d 1058,1064 (possibility that business record was not inherently trustworthy because teller did not follow routine banking procedure went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility); People v. Montroy, 225 A.D.2d 913, 914 , 639 N.Y.S.2d 522 (1996) (“defendant’s contention concerning the witnesses’ limited understanding of the record-keeping practices of their employer merely goes to the weight of the evidence sought to be admitted and not to its admissibility”); Graham v. State, 547 S.W.2d 531, 538 (Tenn. 1977) (Generally

22010–2010
State v. Iverson green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2010State v. Iverson, 126 Wash.App. 329, 337-38 , 108 P.3d 799 (2005) (citing Cantrill v. Am.

2010State v. Iverson, 126 Wn.

22010–2010
State v. Ziegler green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2006RCW 5.45.020; State v. Ziegler, 114 Wn.2d 533, 538 , 789 P.2d 79 (1990). ¶27 But Hopkins correctly points out that the State failed to establish the necessary prerequisites for the business record exception.

2006RCW 5.45.020; State v. Ziegler, 114 Wn.2d 533, 538 , 789 P.2d 79 (1990). ¶27 But Hopkins correctly points out that the State failed to establish the necessary prerequisites for the business record exception.

22006–2006
In re the Welfare of J.M. green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2006In re Welfare of J.M., 130 Wash. App. 912, 924 , 125 P.3d 245 (2005).

2006In re Welfare of J.M., 130 Wn.

22006–2006
Cantrill v. American Mail Line, Ltd. green
wash · 1953
2 sentences

2004Id. at 604-05 .

2004Id. at 604-05 , 663 P.2d 156 .

22004–2004
In re the Detention of Coe green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2022Id. at 504-505 .

2022“The business record exception generally applies to objective records of a regularly recorded activity and not those ‘reflecting the exercise of skill, judgment, and discretion.’” Id. (quoting 5C KARL B.

12022–2022
State v. Fleming procedural
washctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2021Id. at 500–01.

12021–2021
Holland v. City of Tacoma green
washctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2021“Passing treatment of an issue or lack of reasoned argument is insufficient to merit judicial consideration.” Holland v. City of Tacoma, 90 Wn.

12021–2021
State v. Wilcoxon green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2017"Only testimonial statements 'cause the declarant to be a "witness" within the meaning ofthe Confrontation Clause."' State v. Wilcoxon, 185 Wn.2d 324,331 , 373 P.3d 224 , cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 137 S. Ct. 580 , 196 L.

2017"Only testimonial statements 'cause the declarant to be a "witness" within the meaning ofthe Confrontation Clause."' State v. Wilcoxon, 185 Wn.2d 324,331 , 373 P.3d 224 , cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 137 S. Ct. 580 , 196 L.

12017–2017
Hernandez v. Tex. Bd. of Pardons & Paroles green
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2017"Only testimonial statements 'cause the declarant to be a "witness" within the meaning ofthe Confrontation Clause."' State v. Wilcoxon, 185 Wn.2d 324,331 , 373 P.3d 224 , cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 137 S. Ct. 580 , 196 L.

12017–2017
Chavez-Nava v. United States neutral
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2017"Only testimonial statements 'cause the declarant to be a "witness" within the meaning ofthe Confrontation Clause."' State v. Wilcoxon, 185 Wn.2d 324,331 , 373 P.3d 224 , cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 137 S. Ct. 580 , 196 L.

12017–2017
State v. Hines green
washctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2012State v. Monson, 113 Wn.2d 833, 839 , 784 P.2d 485 (1989); Hines, 87 Wn.

12012–2012
State v. Monson green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2012State v. Monson, 113 Wn.2d 833, 839 , 784 P.2d 485 (1989); Hines, 87 Wn.

2012State v. Monson, 113 Wn.2d 833, 839 , 784 P.2d 485 (1989); Hines, 87 Wn.

12012–2012
State v. Iverson green
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2010State v. Iverson, 126 Wash.App. 329, 337-38 , 108 P.3d 799 (2005) (citing Cantrill v. Am.

12010–2010
State v. Ben-Neth neutral
washctapp · 1983
1 sentence

2004Id. at 604-05 , 663 P.2d 156 .

12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.45.020 (12)

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

NY 127 (1973–2026) FL 46 (1985–2024) CT 45 (1983–2024) IL 42 (1977–2026) TX 39 (1989–2025) OH 36 (1990–2026) PA 33 (1986–2026) IN 32 (1982–2020) CA 31 (1963–2024) GA 28 (1983–2025) NJ 26 (1979–2025) MO 26 (1973–2024) WA 15 (2004–2022) MD 14 (1978–2023) VA 11 (2002–2023) AL 11 (1986–2016) MS 10 (1986–2019) LA 10 (1966–2014) MI 9 (1972–2026) NM 7 (2007–2019) NC 7 (2011–2025) ID 6 (1983–2009) UT 5 (1983–2020) HI 5 (2007–2019) ME 5 (1985–2020) TN 5 (1989–2016) SC 4 (1996–2022) MA 4 (1973–2025) DC 4 (1988–2010) IA 4 (1983–2024) CO 3 (1981–2021) OK 3 (1998–2010) ND 3 (1981–2007) NE 3 (2015–2026) OR 3 (2017–2023) WV 2 (1980–1980) VT 2 (2010–2011) AZ 2 (1973–2020) NV 2 (1988–1999) AK 2 (1978–2016) DE 2 (2022–2025) AR 2 (1997–2019)

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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