of review test in Washington

14 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2026 5 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 (0)

Case	Followed	Cited
No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington.

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

Case	Cited	Years
In Re the Marriage of Landry green wash · 1985 2 sentences 2026With regard to review of dissolution proceedings, the supreme court has observed that “[t]he emotional and financial interests affected by such decisions are best served by finality.” In re Marriage of Landry, 103 Wn.2d 807, 809 , 699 P.2d 214 (1985). 2026With regard to review of dissolution proceedings, the supreme court has observed that “[t]he emotional and financial interests affected by such decisions are best served by finality.” In re Marriage of Landry, 103 Wn.2d 807, 809 , 699 P.2d 214 (1985).	4	2021–2026
State v. Homan red wash · 2014 2 sentences 2018State v. Homan, 181 Wn.2d 102, 105 , 330 P.3d 182 (2014). 2018State v. Homan, 181 Wn.2d 102, 105 , 330 P.3d 182 (2014).	3	2018–2018
Bishop v. Miche green wash · 1999 2 sentences 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wash.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999). 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wn.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999).	2	2004–2004
Hertog v. City of Seattle green wash · 1999 2 sentences 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wash.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999). 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wn.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999).	2	2004–2004
HERTOG, EX REL., SAH v. City of Seattle green wash · 1999 2 sentences 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wash.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999). 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wn.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999).	2	2004–2004
Bishop v. Miche green wash · 1999 2 sentences 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wash.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wash.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999). 2004Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 275 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999); Bishop v. Miche, 137 Wn.2d 518, 523 , 973 P.2d 465 (1999).	2	2004–2004
State v. Scanlan green wash · 2019 2 sentences 2025State v. Scanlan, 193 Wn.2d 753, 770 , 445 P.3d 960 (2019). 2025State v. Scanlan, 193 Wn.2d 753, 770 , 445 P.3d 960 (2019).	1	2025–2025
Chapman v. California red scotus · 1967 2 sentences 2015The Supreme Court held in Chapman v. California that "before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 2 As explained below, we accept for the purposes of this opinion the State's concession that the court's instruction was erroneous. 3 State v. Barry (Robert), No. 89976-2 824, 17 L. 2015The Supreme Court held in Chapman v. California that "before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 2 As explained below, we accept for the purposes of this opinion the State's concession that the court's instruction was erroneous. 3 State v. Barry (Robert), No. 89976-2 824, 17 L.	1	2015–2015
State v. Bone-Club green wash · 1995 1 sentence 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))).	1	2014–2014
State v. Brightman green wash · 2005 1 sentence 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))).	1	2014–2014
State v. Bone-Club green wash · 1995 1 sentence 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))).	1	2014–2014
State v. Wise green wash · 2012 2 sentences 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))). 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))).	1	2014–2014
State v. Brightman green wash · 2005 1 sentence 2014State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 9 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 517-18 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005) ("defendant's failure to lodge a contemporaneous objection at trial did not effect a waiver of the public trial right" (citing State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995))).	1	2014–2014
Morales v. Westinghouse Hanford Co. green washctapp · 1994 2 sentences 2003Morales v. Westinghouse Hanford Co., 73 Wash.App. 367 , 869 P.2d 120 (1994). 2003Morales v. Westinghouse Hanford Co., 73 Wash.App. 367 , 869 P.2d 120 (1994).	1	2003–2003
State v. Bridge green washctapp · 1998 1 sentence 2002State v. Potts, 93 Wash.App. 82, 86 , 969 P.2d 494 (1998); State v. Bridge, 91 Wash.App. 98, 100 , 955 P.2d 418 (1998).	1	2002–2002
State v. Potts green washctapp · 1998 2 sentences 2002State v. Potts, 93 Wash.App. 82, 86 , 969 P.2d 494 (1998); State v. Bridge, 91 Wash.App. 98, 100 , 955 P.2d 418 (1998). 2002State v. Potts, 93 Wash.App. 82, 86 , 969 P.2d 494 (1998); State v. Bridge, 91 Wash.App. 98, 100 , 955 P.2d 418 (1998).	1	2002–2002
State v. Bridge green washctapp · 1998 1 sentence 2002State v. Potts, 93 Wash.App. 82, 86 , 969 P.2d 494 (1998); State v. Bridge, 91 Wash.App. 98, 100 , 955 P.2d 418 (1998).	1	2002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.080 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.140 (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.

Where else courts name it

TX 108 (1989–2025) MI 102 (2000–2026) KY 90 (2004–2026) LA 68 (1993–2026) ID 57 (1990–2026) WV 54 (1996–2026) TN 52 (1996–2024) NE 40 (1989–2023) DE 31 (2015–2025) MD 31 (1991–2026) FL 31 (2004–2025) MT 30 (1993–2021) CA 28 (1986–2025) SC 21 (2001–2026) MO 21 (1993–2022) VI 19 (2005–2016) UT 16 (1987–2011) WY 15 (1992–2016) WA 14 (2002–2026) IL 12 (1991–2009) PA 9 (1989–2021) SD 9 (1987–1999) CT 8 (1991–2002) IN 8 (1994–2013) KS 6 (1991–2010) HI 5 (1995–2018) AK 5 (1991–2025) NC 4 (2009–2010) WI 3 (1988–1993) VA 3 (2020–2023) MS 3 (1996–2005) IA 2 (2015–2023) DC 2 (1998–2000) NM 2 (1995–1995) OH 2 (1999–1999) RI 2 (2002–2005)

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