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arbitrary rule in Washington

13 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1897–2025 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Holmes v. South Carolinagreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025See also Holmes, 547 U.S. at 326-27 (explaining that the rule regulating the admission of other suspect evidence is widely accepted and is the type of rule that properly allows judges to exclude evidence that is speculative).

2019Indeed, any such argument would be without merit, particularly where even the Holmes court recognized that “the Constitution permits judges ‘to exclude evidence that is repetitive . . . , only marginally relevant or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice, [or] confusion of the issues.” Holmes, 547 U.S. at 326-37 (alterations in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683, 689-90 , 106 S. Ct. 2142 , 90 L.

22
State v. Ortgreen
wash · 1911 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1913–1913
2 sentences

1913See, also, State v. Ort, 66 Wash. 130 , 119 Pac. 21 .

1913See, also, State v. Ort, 66 Wash. 130 , 119 Pac. 21 .

11
Munch v. McLarengreen
wash · 1894 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1897–1897
2 sentences

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

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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
Morrissey v. Brewer green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2003DOC further asserts that including the phrase “presenting a danger to the community” creates an arbitrary standard and violates Stewart’s constitutional rights under Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S. Ct. 2593 , 33 L.

2003DOC further asserts that including the phrase “presenting a danger to the community” creates an arbitrary standard and violates Stewart’s constitutional rights under Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 , 92 S. Ct. 2593 , 33 L.

32003–2003
Belles v. Miller neutral
wash · 1894
2 sentences

1913“This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by the courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and the soundest principles of public policy. ‘It is one which has been adopted in the interest of the peace of society and the permanent security of titles.’ Belles v. Miller, 10 Wash. 259 , 38 Pac. 1050 .” Kizer v. Caufield, 17 Wash. 417 , 49 Pac. 1064 .

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

21897–1913
Crane v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2019Indeed, any such argument would be without merit, particularly where even the Holmes court recognized that “the Constitution permits judges ‘to exclude evidence that is repetitive . . . , only marginally relevant or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice, [or] confusion of the issues.” Holmes, 547 U.S. at 326-37 (alterations in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683, 689-90 , 106 S. Ct. 2142 , 90 L.

2019Indeed, any such argument would be without merit, particularly where even the Holmes court recognized that “the Constitution permits judges ‘to exclude evidence that is repetitive . . . , only marginally relevant or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice, [or] confusion of the issues.” Holmes, 547 U.S. at 326-37 (alterations in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Crane v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 683, 689-90 , 106 S. Ct. 2142 , 90 L.

12019–2019
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2016Grier, 171 Wn.2d at 34 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694-95 ).

12016–2016
State v. Grier green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2016Grier, 171 Wn.2d at 34 (quoting Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694-95 ).

12016–2016
State v. Malone green
washctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1979State v. Malone, 20 Wn.

11979–1979
Galbraith v. Busch green
ny · 1935
2 sentences

1949R. 1122, quoting from Galbraith v. Busch, 267 N. Y. 230, 234 , 196 N. E. 36 : “ ‘The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is not an arbitrary rule.

1949R. 1122, quoting from Galbraith v. Busch, 267 N. Y. 230, 234 , 196 N. E. 36 : “ ‘The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is not an arbitrary rule.

11949–1949
Preuss v. Berg green
wash · 1918
1 sentence

1948Co. v. Cohn, 3 Wn. (2d) 672, 101 P. (2d) 985 ; Longview Co. v. Lynn, 6 Wn. (2d) 507, 108 P. (2d) 365 . *400 This rule was applied in In re Eichler’s Estate, 102 Wash. 497 , 173 Pac. 435 , where the court was called upon to construe a statute which substituted a discretionary power in the probate court to award costs in will contests in place of the arbitrary rule of a former statute which required that costs and expenses be paid by the unsuccessful contestant.

11948–1948
Longview Co. v. Lynn green
wash · 1940
1 sentence

1948Co. v. Cohn, 3 Wn. (2d) 672, 101 P. (2d) 985 ; Longview Co. v. Lynn, 6 Wn. (2d) 507, 108 P. (2d) 365 . *400 This rule was applied in In re Eichler’s Estate, 102 Wash. 497 , 173 Pac. 435 , where the court was called upon to construe a statute which substituted a discretionary power in the probate court to award costs in will contests in place of the arbitrary rule of a former statute which required that costs and expenses be paid by the unsuccessful contestant.

11948–1948
Great Northern Railway Co. v. Cohn neutral
wash · 1940
1 sentence

1948Co. v. Cohn, 3 Wn. (2d) 672, 101 P. (2d) 985 ; Longview Co. v. Lynn, 6 Wn. (2d) 507, 108 P. (2d) 365 . *400 This rule was applied in In re Eichler’s Estate, 102 Wash. 497 , 173 Pac. 435 , where the court was called upon to construe a statute which substituted a discretionary power in the probate court to award costs in will contests in place of the arbitrary rule of a former statute which required that costs and expenses be paid by the unsuccessful contestant.

11948–1948
Heybrook v. Index Lumber Co. neutral
wash · 1908
2 sentences

1948Co., 49 Wash. 378 , 95 Pac. 324 , where a boundary line was in dispute, the defendants ran a survey of the line, using an improper method for determining the true line, which the court termed “an arbitrary standard not sanctioned by usage or law.” Relying upon this survey, defendants entered upon plaintiff’s property and cut timber up to the line so established, despite the protests of the plaintiff.

1948Co., 49 Wash. 378 , 95 Pac. 324 , where a boundary line was in dispute, the defendants ran a survey of the line, using an improper method for determining the true line, which the court termed “an arbitrary standard not sanctioned by usage or law.” Relying upon this survey, defendants entered upon plaintiff’s property and cut timber up to the line so established, despite the protests of the plaintiff.

11948–1948
Loewenstein v. Queen Insurance green
mo · 1910
2 sentences

1928Office v. Heiderer, 44 Colo. 293 , 99 Pac. 39 ; Loewenstein v. Queen Insurance Co., 227 Mo. 100 , 127 S. W. 72 ; O’Neil v. Franklin Fire Ins.

1928Office v. Heiderer, 44 Colo. 293 , 99 Pac. 39 ; Loewenstein v. Queen Insurance Co., 227 Mo. 100 , 127 S. W. 72 ; O’Neil v. Franklin Fire Ins.

11928–1928
Sun Insurance Office v. Heiderer neutral
colo · 1908
1 sentence

1928Office v. Heiderer, 44 Colo. 293 , 99 Pac. 39 ; Loewenstein v. Queen Insurance Co., 227 Mo. 100 , 127 S. W. 72 ; O’Neil v. Franklin Fire Ins.

11928–1928
Morse v. Mansfield green
wash · 1894
1 sentence

1913“This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by the courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and the soundest principles of public policy. ‘It is one which has been adopted in the interest of the peace of society and the permanent security of titles.’ Belles v. Miller, 10 Wash. 259 , 38 Pac. 1050 .” Kizer v. Caufield, 17 Wash. 417 , 49 Pac. 1064 .

11913–1913
Kizer v. Caufield green
wash · 1897
2 sentences

1913“This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by the courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and the soundest principles of public policy. ‘It is one which has been adopted in the interest of the peace of society and the permanent security of titles.’ Belles v. Miller, 10 Wash. 259 , 38 Pac. 1050 .” Kizer v. Caufield, 17 Wash. 417 , 49 Pac. 1064 .

1913“This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by the courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and the soundest principles of public policy. ‘It is one which has been adopted in the interest of the peace of society and the permanent security of titles.’ Belles v. Miller, 10 Wash. 259 , 38 Pac. 1050 .” Kizer v. Caufield, 17 Wash. 417 , 49 Pac. 1064 .

11913–1913
Baldwin v. Baer neutral
wash · 1894
2 sentences

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

11897–1897
Rogers v. Miller green
wash · 1895
2 sentences

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

1897When tbe court bas jurisdiction both of tbe subject matter of tbe action and of tbe defendant its judgment cannot be collaterally questioned on account of mere errors or irregularities in tbe proceedings. “ Tbe settled rule of law is that jurisdiction having attached in tbe original case, everything done within tbe power of that jurisdiction, when collaterally questioned, is to be held conclusive of tbe rights of tbe parties, unless impeached for fraud. “ This principle is not merely an arbitrary rule of law established by tbe courts, but it is a doctrine which is founded upon reason and tbe s

11897–1897

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.40.050 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.204 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.206 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.70.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 70.54.350 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.92.060 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.631 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.650 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.031 (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

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