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highest standard in Washington

15 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2026 2 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Cincinnati Bar Ass'n v. Heitzlergreen
ohio · 1972 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–2005
2 sentences

2005As stated in Canon 34, “In every particular his conduct should be above reproach.” Cincinnati Bar Ass’n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St. 2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 (1973). ...

2005As stated in Canon 34, “In every particular his conduct should be above reproach.” Cincinnati Bar Ass’n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St. 2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 (1973). ...

23
Wenzel v. Mathiesgreen
minnctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008If he should be a sole director, or one of a smaller number vested with certain powers, this obligation would be still stronger, and his acts subject to more severe scrutiny, and their validity determined by more rigid principles of morality, and freedom from motives of selfishness.” Trimble, 479 F.2d at 113-14 ; see also Wenzel v. Mathies, 542 N.W.2d 634, 641 (Minn. Ct. App. 1996) (directors, officers, and shareholders in closely-held corporation have a fiduciary relationship that imposes the highest standard of integrity and good faith); 18B Am.

2008If he should be a sole director, or one of a smaller number vested with certain powers, this obligation would be still stronger, and his acts subject to more severe scrutiny, and their validity determined by more rigid principles of morality, and freedom from motives of selfishness." Trimble, 479 F.2d at 113-14 ; see also Wenzel v. Mathies, 542 N.W.2d 634, 641 (Minn.App. 1996) (directors, officers and shareholders in closely-held corporation have a fiduciary relationship that imposes the highest standard of integrity and good faith); 18B Am.Jur.2d § 1460, at 445 (directors, officers, and share

22
Addington v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026Falling between these lowest and highest standards is “[t]he intermediate standard, which usually employs some combination of the words ‘clear,’ ‘cogent,’ ‘unequivocal,’ and ‘convincing.’” Id. at 424 .

2026By contrast, the highest standard of proof, “beyond a reasonable doubt,” applies in criminal cases because “the interests of the defendant are of such magnitude” that the burden of proof must “exclude as nearly as possible the likelihood of an erroneous judgment.” Id. at 424, 423 .

12
McMillan v. Pennsylvaniared
scotus · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The highest standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt "is required because of the immense importance of the individual interest in avoiding both the loss of liberty and the stigma that results from a criminal conviction." McMillan v. Pennsylvania, 477 U.S. 79, 103 , 106 S.Ct. 2411 , 91 L.Ed.2d 67 (1986) (Stevens, J., dissenting).

2001The highest standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt “is required because of the immense importance of the individual interest in avoiding both the loss of liberty and the stigma that results from a criminal conviction.” McMillan, 477 U.S. at 103 (Stevens, J., dissenting).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Buford v. Southeast Dubois County School Corp. green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2005As stated in Canon 34, “In every particular his conduct should be above reproach.” Cincinnati Bar Ass’n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St. 2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 (1973). ...

1999As stated in Canon 34, "In every particular his conduct should be above reproach." Cincinnati Bar Ass'n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St.2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 , 93 S.Ct. 2149 , 36 L.Ed.2d 687 (1973).

31999–2005
In the Matter of the Trimble Company, a Corporation. Appeal of William J. McMinn green
ca3 · 1973
2 sentences

2008If he should be a sole director, or one of a smaller number vested with certain powers, this obligation would be still stronger, and his acts subject to more severe scrutiny, and their validity determined by more rigid principles of morality, and freedom from motives of selfishness.” Trimble, 479 F.2d at 113-14 ; see also Wenzel v. Mathies, 542 N.W.2d 634, 641 (Minn. Ct. App. 1996) (directors, officers, and shareholders in closely-held corporation have a fiduciary relationship that imposes the highest standard of integrity and good faith); 18B Am.

2008If he should be a sole director, or one of a smaller number vested with certain powers, this obligation would be still stronger, and his acts subject to more severe scrutiny, and their validity determined by more rigid principles of morality, and freedom from motives of selfishness." Trimble, 479 F.2d at 113-14 ; see also Wenzel v. Mathies, 542 N.W.2d 634, 641 (Minn.App. 1996) (directors, officers and shareholders in closely-held corporation have a fiduciary relationship that imposes the highest standard of integrity and good faith); 18B Am.Jur.2d § 1460, at 445 (directors, officers, and share

22008–2008
Leland v. Oregon green
scotus · 1952
2 sentences

2001Concomitantly, the “duty of the State of establishing every fact of the equation which adds up to a crime, and of establishing it to the satisfaction of a jury beyond a reasonable doubt is the decisive difference between criminal culpability and civil liability.” Leland v. Oregon, 343 U.S. 790, 805 , 72 S. Ct. 1002 , 96 L.

2001Concomitantly, the “duty of the State of establishing every fact of the equation which adds up to a crime, and of establishing it to the satisfaction of a jury beyond a reasonable doubt is the decisive difference between criminal culpability and civil liability.” Leland v. Oregon, 343 U.S. 790, 805 , 72 S. Ct. 1002 , 96 L.

22001–2001
Heitzler v. Cincinnati Bar Ass'n green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1999As stated in Canon 34, "In every particular his conduct should be above reproach." Cincinnati Bar Ass'n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St.2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 , 93 S.Ct. 2149 , 36 L.Ed.2d 687 (1973).

1999As stated in Canon 34, “In every particular his conduct should be above reproach.” Cincinnati Bar Ass’n v. Heitzler, 32 Ohio St. 2d 214 , 291 N.E.2d 477, 482 , 57 A.L.R.3d 1134 (1972), cert. denied, 411 U.S. 967 , 93 S. Ct. 2149 , 36 L.

21999–1999
Specht v. Patterson green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1980Specht v. Patterson, 386 U.S. 605 , 18 L.

1980Specht v. Patterson, 386 U.S. 605 , 18 L.

21972–1980
Reed v. Town of Gilbert green
scotus · 2015
1 sentence

2020Reed, 576 U.S. at 180 .

12020–2020
State v. France green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2017RCW 9.94A.510; France, 176 Wn.

12017–2017
Heggen v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1955
1 sentence

1992In Dabroe v. Rhodes Co., 64 Wn.2d at 434-35 , the court held that a department store has a duty to use the highest standard of care consistent with the practical operation of its escalator *117 "to protect its passengers from the danger of injury from malfunctions or defects of which they [the defendants] knew or should have anticipated from facts and circumstances known to them." In Heggen v. Seattle, 47 Wn.2d at 582-84 , the City had exclusive control of both the operation and maintenance of its buses.

11992–1992
Dabroe v. Rhodes Co. green
wash · 1964
1 sentence

1992In Dabroe v. Rhodes Co., 64 Wn.2d at 434-35 , the court held that a department store has a duty to use the highest standard of care consistent with the practical operation of its escalator *117 "to protect its passengers from the danger of injury from malfunctions or defects of which they [the defendants] knew or should have anticipated from facts and circumstances known to them." In Heggen v. Seattle, 47 Wn.2d at 582-84 , the City had exclusive control of both the operation and maintenance of its buses.

11992–1992
State v. Murdock green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

1984Cf. State v. Murdock, 91 Wn.2d 336 , 588 P.2d 1143 (1979).

1984Cf. State v. Murdock, 91 Wn.2d 336 , 588 P.2d 1143 (1979).

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

IL 44 (1895–2026) PA 44 (1967–2026) OH 43 (1976–2026) CA 30 (1971–2024) MN 18 (1939–2026) MO 18 (1914–2023) LA 17 (1983–2025) WA 15 (1972–2026) NJ 13 (1973–2024) IA 11 (1990–2017) NY 11 (1901–2000) CT 9 (1995–2019) TX 9 (1924–2016) GA 9 (1907–2013) MD 8 (1986–2022) IN 8 (1978–2025) FL 7 (1988–2022) MA 7 (1978–2026) MT 6 (1927–2004) MS 6 (1974–2023) DE 6 (2017–2025) OR 6 (1980–2023) CO 6 (1987–2021) KS 5 (2013–2026) TN 4 (1951–2004) KY 4 (1939–2025) AK 4 (1998–2024) MI 3 (2001–2022) WV 3 (1986–2020) DC 3 (1979–2000) WY 3 (1987–2007) NM 3 (2012–2018) ME 3 (1981–2003) NC 3 (2001–2026) SC 2 (1922–2013) VA 2 (2018–2025) HI 2 (1999–2005) UT 2 (1998–2011) WI 2 (1909–1981)

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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