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exceptions to the general rule in Washington

15 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1917–2018 0 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Meisel v. M & N Modern Hydraulic Press Co.green
wash · 1982 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Inc. See Meisel, 97 Wn.2d at 407 (recognizing that the general rule of no successor liability and the exceptions to the general rule presuppose a transfer, in some form, of assets from one business to another).

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CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Murdock v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

2009But prohibiting religious exercise absent a permit or a license cannot be found amongst the exceptions to the general rule of freedom. ¶41 Under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, prior restraint of religious exercise has been discouraged since at least the time the United States Supreme Court decided Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S. Ct. 870 , 87 L.

2009But prohibiting religious exercise absent a permit or a license cannot be found amongst the exceptions to the general rule of freedom. ¶41 Under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, prior restraint of religious exercise has been discouraged since at least the time the United States Supreme Court decided Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S. Ct. 870 , 87 L.

22009–2009
Follett v. Town of McCormick green
scotus · 1944
2 sentences

2009But prohibiting religious exercise absent a permit or a license cannot be found amongst the exceptions to the general rule of freedom. ¶ 43 Under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, prior restraint of religious exercise has been discouraged since at least the time the United States Supreme Court decided Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S.Ct. 870 , 87 L.Ed. 1292 (1943) and Follett v. Town of McCormick, 321 U.S. 573 , 64 S.Ct. 717 , 88 L.Ed. 938 (1944).

2009But prohibiting religious exercise absent a permit or a license cannot be found amongst the exceptions to the general rule of freedom. ¶ 43 Under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, prior restraint of religious exercise has been discouraged since at least the time the United States Supreme Court decided Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S.Ct. 870 , 87 L.Ed. 1292 (1943) and Follett v. Town of McCormick, 321 U.S. 573 , 64 S.Ct. 717 , 88 L.Ed. 938 (1944).

22009–2009
Deggs v. Asbestos Corp. green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2018The court further confirmed that one of the exceptions to the general rule arises where, "'after receiving the injuries which later resulted in death, the decedent pursued a course of conduct which makes it inequitable to recognize a cause of action for wrongful death.'" Deqqs, 186 Wn.2d at 726 (quoting Johnson, 45 Wn.2d at 422-23 ).

2018Relative to the case before us, the Deqqs court reiterated that the inequitable "postinjury category of extrinsic limitations on the availability of the wrongful death actions includes prior litigation, prior settlements, and the lapsing of the statute of limitations." Deqqs, 186 Wn.2d at 726 .

12018–2018
Johnson v. Ottomeier green
wash · 1954
1 sentence

2018The court further confirmed that one of the exceptions to the general rule arises where, "'after receiving the injuries which later resulted in death, the decedent pursued a course of conduct which makes it inequitable to recognize a cause of action for wrongful death.'" Deqqs, 186 Wn.2d at 726 (quoting Johnson, 45 Wn.2d at 422-23 ).

12018–2018
State v. Cross green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2017One of the exceptions to the general rule that a defendant’s guilty plea waives his or her right to appeal is for “validity of the statute.” Cross, 156 Wn.2d at 621 .

12017–2017
Regan v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1969
2 sentences

1970That exception is stated in Restatement (Second) of Torts § 359 (1965) at 246: A lessor who leases land for a purpose which involves the admission of the public is subject to liability for physical harm caused to persons who enter the land for that purpose by a condition of the land existing when the lessee takes possession, if the lessor (a) knows or by the exercise of reasonable care could discover that the condition involves an unreasonable risk of harm to such persons, and (b) has reason to expect that the lessee will admit them before the land is put in safe condition for their reception,

1970That exception is stated in Restatement (Second) of Torts § 359 (1965) at 246: A lessor who leases land for a purpose which involves the admission of the public is subject to liability for physical harm caused to persons who enter the land for that purpose by a condition of the land existing when the lessee takes possession, if the lessor (a) knows or by the exercise of reasonable care could discover that the condition involves an unreasonable risk of harm to such persons, and (b) has reason to expect that the lessee will admit them before the land is put in safe condition for their reception,

11970–1970
Cochran v. Harrison Memorial Hospital green
wash · 1953
2 sentences

1969The correct rule was stated in Cochran v. Harrison Memorial Hosp., 42 Wn.2d 264 , 254 P.2d 752 (1953), cited in the Kennard case, wherein this court said that under the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of subsequent repairs is not admissible to prove prior negligence, such evidence may. be admitted for the limited purposes of showing dominion or control over the instrumentality or to show the practicality of the use of a safeguard.

1969The correct rule was stated in Cochran v. Harrison Memorial Hosp., 42 Wn.2d 264 , 254 P.2d 752 (1953), cited in the Kennard case, wherein this court said that under the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of subsequent repairs is not admissible to prove prior negligence, such evidence may. be admitted for the limited purposes of showing dominion or control over the instrumentality or to show the practicality of the use of a safeguard.

11969–1969
State v. Sedam green
wash · 1955
2 sentences

1966The evidence of forgery was thus admissible under the exceptions to the general rule as set forth in State v. Evans, 57 Wn.2d 288 , 356 P.2d 589 (1960); State v. Sedam, 46 Wn.2d 725 , 284 P.2d 292 (1955).

1966The evidence of forgery was thus admissible under the exceptions to the general rule as set forth in State v. Evans, 57 Wn.2d 288 , 356 P.2d 589 (1960); State v. Sedam, 46 Wn.2d 725 , 284 P.2d 292 (1955).

11966–1966
State v. Evans neutral
wash · 1960
2 sentences

1966The evidence of forgery was thus admissible under the exceptions to the general rule as set forth in State v. Evans, 57 Wn.2d 288 , 356 P.2d 589 (1960); State v. Sedam, 46 Wn.2d 725 , 284 P.2d 292 (1955).

1966The evidence of forgery was thus admissible under the exceptions to the general rule as set forth in State v. Evans, 57 Wn.2d 288 , 356 P.2d 589 (1960); State v. Sedam, 46 Wn.2d 725 , 284 P.2d 292 (1955).

11966–1966
Alaska Steamship Co. v. Pacific Coast Gypsum Co. green
wash · 1912
2 sentences

1953In any event, we are not persuaded that appellants come within any of the exceptions to the general rule that there is no right of indemnity between joint tort-feasors. *845 Reliance is placed upon our decision in Alaska S. S. Co. v. Pacific Coast Gypsum Co., 71 Wash. 359 , 128 Pac. 654 .

1953In any event, we are not persuaded that appellants come within any of the exceptions to the general rule that there is no right of indemnity between joint tort-feasors. *845 Reliance is placed upon our decision in Alaska S. S. Co. v. Pacific Coast Gypsum Co., 71 Wash. 359 , 128 Pac. 654 .

11953–1953
State v. Barton green
wash · 1939
2 sentences

1949In State v. Barton, 198 Wash. 268 , 88 P. (2d) 385 , appears the following statement listing the exceptions to the rule: “The exceptions to the rule that evidence of a collateral crime is inadmissible to show either guilt or that the defendant would be likely to commit the crime for which he is on trial are motive, intent, identity, a common scheme or plan, and absence of accident or mistake. 1 Wharton, Criminal Evidence (11th ed.), 490.” In the case at bar, the amended information charged that appellant wilfully, unlawfully, and feloniously did buy, sell, receive, and aid in concealing the ar

1949In State v. Barton, 198 Wash. 268 , 88 P. (2d) 385 , appears the following statement listing the exceptions to the rule: “The exceptions to the rule that evidence of a collateral crime is inadmissible to show either guilt or that the defendant would be likely to commit the crime for which he is on trial are motive, intent, identity, a common scheme or plan, and absence of accident or mistake. 1 Wharton, Criminal Evidence (11th ed.), 490.” In the case at bar, the amended information charged that appellant wilfully, unlawfully, and feloniously did buy, sell, receive, and aid in concealing the ar

11949–1949
State v. Linden green
wash · 1932
2 sentences

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

11949–1949
State v. Shay neutral
wash · 1936
2 sentences

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

11949–1949
State v. Bradley green
wash · 1937
2 sentences

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

11949–1949
State v. Hussey neutral
wash · 1936
2 sentences

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

11949–1949
State v. Shea neutral
wash · 1914
2 sentences

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

1949However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and one of them is that, when the element of intent on the part of the accused is involved in the offense charged, evidence of other and related offenses having a bearing upon the one charged is then properly received. [Citing cases.]” *190 Other cases illustrating the exceptions to the general rule are State v. Shea, 78 Wash. 342 , 139 Pac. 203 ; State v. Linden, 171 Wash. 92 , 17 P. (2d) 635 ; State v. Shay, 186 Wash. 154 , 57 P. (2d) 401 ; State v. Hussey, 188 Wash. 454 , 62 P. (2d) 1350 ; State v. Bradley, 190 Wash. 538 , 69 P. (2d) 819 .

11949–1949
Echeandía Font v. Alvarado green
prsupreme · 1945
1 sentence

1948That a portion of the evidence so offered might incidentally tend to show that appellant had been guilty of some other and separate offense, is unimportant if the evidence tended to support the state’s contention in the case being tried, and was admissible under the general rules of evidence.” The court, in that case, quoted with approval from State v. Gottfreedson, 24 Wash. 398 , 64 Pac. 523 : “The general rule is well established that proof of the commission of a separate and distinct crime will not be admitted for the purpose of aiding the conviction of defendant for the crime charged.

11948–1948
State v. Davis green
wash · 1940
1 sentence

1948The following statement is made in 4 Nichols Applied Evidence 3424, § 2: “Evidence tending to show the commission of another crime is admissible in a proper case, but the exceptions to the general rule ‘are carefully limited and guarded by the courts, and their number should not be increased.’ Generally speaking, evidence of other crimes is competent to prove the specific crime charged when it tends to establish: . . . (2) intent; . . . (4) a common scheme or plan embracing the commission of two or more crimes so related to each other that proof of one tends to establish the other.” In State v

11948–1948
State v. Gottfreedson neutral
wash · 1901
1 sentence

1948That a portion of the evidence so offered might incidentally tend to show that appellant had been guilty of some other and separate offense, is unimportant if the evidence tended to support the state’s contention in the case being tried, and was admissible under the general rules of evidence.” The court, in that case, quoted with approval from State v. Gottfreedson, 24 Wash. 398 , 64 Pac. 523 : “The general rule is well established that proof of the commission of a separate and distinct crime will not be admitted for the purpose of aiding the conviction of defendant for the crime charged.

11948–1948
Wolferman v. Bell neutral
wash · 1894
1 sentence

1943In the case of Wolferman v. Bell, 8 Wash. 140 , 35 Pac. *507 603, we denied a petition to modify a judgment of this court, stating: “But after the time fixed by law, or the well established practice, a judgment which is neither void on its face nor affected by fraud in its procurement or want of jurisdiction, stands for absolute verity; and neither the court which rendered, nor the appellate court which has affirmed it, has jurisdiction to vacate, modify or otherwise affect it.

11943–1943
Case v. Beauregard green
scotus · 1879
1 sentence

1940For an early discussion of this exception, see Case v. Beauregard, 101 U. S. 688 , 25 L.

11940–1940
Case v. Beauregard green
scotus · 1880
1 sentence

1940For an early discussion of this exception, see Case v. Beauregard, 101 U. S. 688 , 25 L.

11940–1940
State v. Smith green
wash · 1918
2 sentences

1930We have several times discussed the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of other offenses cannot be given in the trial of a prosecution for a particular offense, one of the best of which discussions may be found in State v. Schuman, 89 Wash. 9 , 153 Pac. 1084 , Ann Cas. 1918A 633, and which review was followed in State v. Smith, 103 Wash. 267 , 174 Pac. 9 .

1930We have several times discussed the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of other offenses cannot be given in the trial of a prosecution for a particular offense, one of the best of which discussions may be found in State v. Schuman, 89 Wash. 9 , 153 Pac. 1084 , Ann Cas. 1918A 633, and which review was followed in State v. Smith, 103 Wash. 267 , 174 Pac. 9 .

11930–1930
State v. Schuman green
wash · 1915
2 sentences

1930We have several times discussed the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of other offenses cannot be given in the trial of a prosecution for a particular offense, one of the best of which discussions may be found in State v. Schuman, 89 Wash. 9 , 153 Pac. 1084 , Ann Cas. 1918A 633, and which review was followed in State v. Smith, 103 Wash. 267 , 174 Pac. 9 .

1930We have several times discussed the exceptions to the general rule that evidence of other offenses cannot be given in the trial of a prosecution for a particular offense, one of the best of which discussions may be found in State v. Schuman, 89 Wash. 9 , 153 Pac. 1084 , Ann Cas. 1918A 633, and which review was followed in State v. Smith, 103 Wash. 267 , 174 Pac. 9 .

11930–1930
Walnut Ridge Mercantile Co. v. Cohn green
ark · 1906
2 sentences

1917In this country the law is more liberal, and it has been held that absence from the state, so far as it affects the admissibility of secondary evidence, has the same effect as the death of the witness.” See, also, Alter v. Berghaus, 8 Watts (Pa.) 77; Walnut Ridge Mercantile Co. v. Cohn, 79 Ark. 338 , 96 S. W. 413 ; 2 Wigmore, Evidence, § 1456.

1917In this country the law is more liberal, and it has been held that absence from the state, so far as it affects the admissibility of secondary evidence, has the same effect as the death of the witness.” See, also, Alter v. Berghaus, 8 Watts (Pa.) 77; Walnut Ridge Mercantile Co. v. Cohn, 79 Ark. 338 , 96 S. W. 413 ; 2 Wigmore, Evidence, § 1456.

11917–1917

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