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15 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2021 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Tunstall v. Bergesongreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wn.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a “demanding standard of review”); Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that “we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution”); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wn.2d 815, 819 , 664

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wash.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a "demanding standard of review"); Island Cnty. v. State, 135 Wash.2d 141 , 147, 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that "we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution"); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wash.2d 815, 819

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Tunstall Ex Rel. Tunstall v. Bergesongreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wn.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a “demanding standard of review”); Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that “we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution”); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wn.2d 815, 819 , 664

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wash.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a "demanding standard of review"); Island Cnty. v. State, 135 Wash.2d 141 , 147, 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that "we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution"); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wash.2d 815, 819

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Grant v. Spellmangreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wn.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a “demanding standard of review”); Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that “we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution”); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wn.2d 815, 819 , 664

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wn.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a “demanding standard of review”); Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that “we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution”); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wn.2d 815, 819 , 664

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State v. Smithgreen
wash · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Smith, 111 Wash.2d at 17-18 , 759 P.2d 372 (Utter, J., dissenting).

1998Smith, 111 Wash.2d at 17-18 , 759 P.2d 372 (Utter, J., dissenting).

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Matter of Personal Restraint of Youngred
wash · 1993 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wash.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a "demanding standard of review"); Island Cnty. v. State, 135 Wash.2d 141 , 147, 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that "we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution"); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wash.2d 815, 819

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wash.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a "demanding standard of review"); Island Cnty. v. State, 135 Wash.2d 141 , 147, 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that "we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution"); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wash.2d 815, 819

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Island County v. State green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2012Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998). “[T]he Legislature speaks for the people and we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution.” Id.

2012Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998). “[T]he Legislature speaks for the people and we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution.” Id.

132001–2021
Island County v. State green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2012Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998). “[T]he Legislature speaks for the people and we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution.” Id.

2012While not an evidentiary standard, “we will not strike a duly enacted statute unless we are ‘fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution.’ ” Id. at 606 (quoting Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998)).

122001–2021
SCHOOL DISTRICTS'ALLIANCE v. State green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2021Dists.’ All. for Adequate Funding of Special Educ. v. State, 170 Wn.2d 599, 606 , 244 P.3d 1 (2010) (quoting Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998)).

2012While not an evidentiary standard, “we will not strike a duly enacted statute unless we are ‘fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution.’ ” Id. at 606 (quoting Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998)).

52011–2021
School Districts' Alliance for Adequate Funding of Special Education v. State green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2021Dists.’ All. for Adequate Funding of Special Educ. v. State, 170 Wn.2d 599, 606 , 244 P.3d 1 (2010) (quoting Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998)).

2014Dists.’ Alliance for Adequate Funding of Special Educ. v. State, 170 Wn.2d 599, 606 , 244 P.3d 1 (2010) (quoting Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998)).

52011–2021
State v. Leek green
washctapp · 1980
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wn.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a “demanding standard of review”); Island County v. State, 135 Wn.2d 141, 147 , 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that “we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution”); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wn.2d 815, 819 , 664

2011See, e.g., Tunstall v. Bergeson, 141 Wash.2d 201, 220 , 5 P.3d 691 (2000) (describing the beyond a reasonable doubt standard of review in challenges to the constitutionality of statutes as a "demanding standard of review"); Island Cnty. v. State, 135 Wash.2d 141 , 147, 955 P.2d 377 (1998) (applying a beyond a reasonable doubt standard to a challenge of the constitutionality of a statute and stating that "we are hesitant to strike a duly enacted statute unless fully convinced, after a searching legal analysis, that the statute violates the constitution"); Grant v. Spellman, 99 Wash.2d 815, 819

22011–2011
Seattle School District No. 1 v. State green
wash · 1978
2 sentences

2010The Alliance bases this argument on our statement in Seattle School District that "[t]hus, contrary to appellants' contention, the normal civil burden of proof, i.e., `preponderance of the evidence', applies." 90 Wash.2d at 528 , 585 P.2d 71 .

2010The Alliance bases this argument on our statement in Seattle School District that "[t]hus, contrary to appellants' contention, the normal civil burden of proof, i.e., `preponderance of the evidence', applies." 90 Wash.2d at 528 , 585 P.2d 71 .

22010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.190 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.04.190 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.09.310 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.09.520 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (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.

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