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collateral challenge in Washington

90 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1927–2026 29 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Donaghegreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 11 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2021He relies on May for its statement that “[a]n exception [to the collateral bar rule] exists for orders that are void.” 171 Wn.2d at 852 .

2020App. 2d 420 , 426-27, 405 P.3d 1039 (2017). 6 No. 80127-9-I/7 The collateral-bar rule “prohibits a party from challenging the validity of a court order in a proceeding for violation of that order.”5 City of Seattle v. May, 171 Wn.2d 847, 852 , 256 P.3d 1161 (2011) (citing State v. Noah, 103 Wn.

211
Jae Lee v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2017 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

22
Missouri v. Fryegreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

22
Hill v. Lockhartgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

2018Buckman (Brian Wallace), No. 93545-9 (Gordon McCloud, J., dissenting) 137 S. Ct. at 1965 (explaining, in a collateral challenge to a guilty plea, that "when a defendant claims that his counsel's deficient performance deprived him of a trial by causing him to accept a plea, the defendant can show prejudice by demonstrating a 'reasonableprobability' that, but for counsel's errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial" (emphasis added)(quoting Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 ); Frye, 566 U.S. at 148 (holding, on review of a defendant's postconviction motion in state cou

22
City of Seattle v. Maygreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 9 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2023
2 sentences

2023The May court clarified that Miller did not overturn the well-established collateral bar rule which generally “prohibits a party from challenging the validity of a court order in a proceeding for violation of that order.” Id. at 852 .

2020App. 2d 420 , 426-27, 405 P.3d 1039 (2017). 6 No. 80127-9-I/7 The collateral-bar rule “prohibits a party from challenging the validity of a court order in a proceeding for violation of that order.”5 City of Seattle v. May, 171 Wn.2d 847, 852 , 256 P.3d 1161 (2011) (citing State v. Noah, 103 Wn.

19
Munden v. Hazelrigggreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Munden, 105 Wn.2d at 45-46 .

2015Id. at 46-47 . ¶9 For example, in Munden , the lessor filed an unlawful detainer action.

13
State v. Thompsongreen
washctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See State v. Thompson, 143 Wn.

11
In Re the Personal Restraint of Bushgreen
wash · 1981 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See id.

11
State v. Humphriesgreen
wash · 2014 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
City of Bremerton v. Widellgreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
City of Bremerton v. Widellgreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Holt v. Morrisgreen
wash · 1974 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Wright v. Morrisgreen
wash · 1975 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
State v. Goregreen
wash · 1984 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11

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 (47)

CaseCitedYears
In re the Personal Restraint of Coats green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2021“Relief by way of a collateral challenge to a conviction is extraordinary, and a petitioner must meet a high standard before this court will disturb an otherwise settled judgment.” In re Pers. 3 Steele does not challenge his manslaughter conviction. 2 54582-9-II Restraint of Coats, 173 Wn.2d 123, 132 , 267 P.3d 324 (2011).

2021“Relief by way of a collateral challenge to a conviction is extraordinary, and a petitioner must meet a high standard before this court will disturb an otherwise settled judgment.” In re Pers. 3 Steele does not challenge his manslaughter conviction. 2 54582-9-II Restraint of Coats, 173 Wn.2d 123, 132 , 267 P.3d 324 (2011).

352013–2026
Personal Restraint Petition Of Arthur Lewis Dove green
washctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2021App. at 153 . “ ‘Relief by way of a collateral challenge to a conviction is extraordinary, and the petitioner must meet a high standard before this court will disturb an otherwise settled judgment.’ ” Id. (quoting In re Pers.

2021App. 148, 153 , 381 P.3d 1280 (2016). “ ‘Relief by way of a collateral challenge to a conviction is extraordinary, and the petitioner must meet a high standard before this court will disturb an otherwise settled judgment.’ ” Id. (quoting In re Pers.

92019–2021
State v. Linville green
wash · 2018
2 sentences

2021Id.

2021Id. 7 No. 53026-1-II 2.

72019–2021
State v. Noah green
· 2000
2 sentences

2020App. 2d 420 , 426-27, 405 P.3d 1039 (2017). 6 No. 80127-9-I/7 The collateral-bar rule “prohibits a party from challenging the validity of a court order in a proceeding for violation of that order.”5 City of Seattle v. May, 171 Wn.2d 847, 852 , 256 P.3d 1161 (2011) (citing State v. Noah, 103 Wn.

2020App. 2d 420 , 426-27, 405 P.3d 1039 (2017). 6 No. 80127-9-I/7 The collateral-bar rule “prohibits a party from challenging the validity of a court order in a proceeding for violation of that order.”4 City of Seattle v. May, 171 Wn.2d 847, 852 , 256 P.3d 1161 (2011) (citing State v. Noah, 103 Wn.

52011–2021
Norris v. Norris green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2026Norris v. Norris, 95 Wn.2d 124, 131-32 , 622 P.2d 816 (1980). “ ‘A decree of distribution stands upon the same footing as any other judgment rendered by a court of general jurisdiction.’ ” Norris, 95 Wn.2d at 131 (quoting Tacoma Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Nadham, 14 Wn.2d 576, 594 , 128 P.2d 982 (1942)).

2026Norris v. Norris, 95 Wn.2d 124, 131-32 , 622 P.2d 816 (1980). “ ‘A decree of distribution stands upon the same footing as any other judgment rendered by a court of general jurisdiction.’ ” Norris, 95 Wn.2d at 131 (quoting Tacoma Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Nadham, 14 Wn.2d 576, 594 , 128 P.2d 982 (1942)).

42011–2026
In re the Personal Restraint of Finstad green
wash · 2013
2 sentences

2021Restraint of Finstad, 177 Wn.2d 501, 506 , 301 P.3d 450 (2013).

2020PREJUDICE Even if the State had breached the plea agreement, Hall cannot show prejudice. “‘Relief by way of a collateral challenge to a conviction is extraordinary, and the petitioner must meet a high standard before [the] court will disturb an otherwise settled judgment.’” Finstad, 177 Wn.2d at 507 (quoting In re Pers.

42013–2021
State v. Noah green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2020App. 29, 46 , 9 P.3d 858 (2000)).

2020App. 29, 46 , 9 P.3d 858 (2000)).

32011–2020
In RE DETENTION OF BROER v. State green
washctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2017Citing Diaz v. Washington State Migrant Council" and Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation v. SDG Holding Co. Inc.,15 Herrick claims that because the lawfulness of the PPG order remains an open question, he "does not run afoul of the collateral bar rule in this direct appeal from the contempt order."16 Generally, under the collateral bar rule,"a court order cannot be collaterally attacked in contempt 10 RCW 7.21.030(2). 11 In re Det. of Broer v. State, 93 Wn.

2014"Generally, under the collateral bar rule, a court order cannot be collaterally attacked in contempt proceedings arising from its violation, since a contempt judgment will normally stand even if the order violated was erroneous or was later ruled invalid." jn re Pet, of Broer. 93 Wn.

32000–2017
In re of J.R.H. green
washctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2014H., Division One of our court refused to reach a contemnor' s challenges to several R. underlying orders based on a straightforward application of the collateral bar rule and RAP 5. 2. 83 Wn.

2000The collateral bar rule generally states that a court order cannot be "collaterally attacked in contempt proceedings arising from its violation, since a contempt judgment will normally stand even if the order violated was erroneous or was later ruled invalid." Detention of Broer v. State, 93 Wash.App. 852, 858 , 957 P.2d 281 (1998) (quoting In re J.R.H., 83 Wash.App. 613, 616 , 922 P.2d 206 (1996)).

32000–2014
Wenatchee Sportsmen Ass'n v. Chelan County green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2024Id. at 180-81 .

2024Id. at 180-81 .

22024–2024
State v. McFarland green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2019Id; State v. McFarland, 127 Wn.2d 322, 338 , 899 P.2d 1251 (1995).

2019Id; State v. McFarland, 127 Wn.2d 322, 338 , 899 P.2d 1251 (1995).

22019–2019
In Re the Personal Restraint of Cook green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2019Restraint of Coats, 173 Wn.2d 123, 132-33 , 267 P.3d 324 (2011) (citing In re Cook, 114 Wn.2d 802, 810-12 , 792 P.2d 506 (1990)).

2019Restraint of Coats, 173 Wn.2d 123, 132-33 , 267 P.3d 324 (2011) (citing In re Cook, 114 Wn.2d 802, 810-12 , 792 P.2d 506 (1990)).

22011–2019
In re the Personal Restraint of Stockwell green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2018Stockwell, 179 Wn.2d at 602-03 .

2018Stockwell, 179 Wn.2d at 602-03 .

22018–2018
State v. Ammons green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2011The first time this court used a variation on the phrase “facial invalidity” in the context of a collateral challenge to a conviction was in 1986, in a brief per curiam opinion applying our then-recent, seminal opinion, State v. Ammons, 105 Wn.2d 175 , 713 P.2d 719 , 718 P.2d 796 (1986).

2011The first time this court used a variation on the phrase “facial invalidity” in the context of a collateral challenge to a conviction was in 1986, in a brief per curiam opinion applying our then-recent, seminal opinion, State v. Ammons, 105 Wn.2d 175 , 713 P.2d 719 , 718 P.2d 796 (1986).

21998–2011
State v. Hunter green
washctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2009Hunter, 116 Wash.App. at 302 , 65 P.3d 371 ; Legrone, 117 Wash.App. 1044 , 2003 WL 21500733 , at *1.

2004Hunter, 116 Wn.

22004–2009
State v. Majors green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2004Majors, 94 Wn.2d at 357-58 . ¶10 DeRosia argues that because he pleaded guilty to a charge later invalidated by Andress, his appeal falls within an exception to the general rule that he waived the right to appeal his guilty plea conviction.

2004Majors, 94 Wash.2d at 357-58 , 616 P.2d 1237 .

22004–2004
State Ex Rel. Fisher v. Bowman neutral
wash · 1961
2 sentences

2004Right To Appeal ¶9 By pleading guilty, a defendant generally waives the right to appeal. 6 But “a plea of guilty does not preclude an appeal where collateral questions, such as the validity of the statute, the sufficiency of the information, the jurisdiction of the court, or the circumstances under which the plea was made, are raised.” Fisher v. Bowman, 57 Wn.2d 535, 536 , 358 P.2d 316 (1961). 7 If the success of a collateral challenge depends on contesting certain facts to which the defendant stipulated as part of a negotiated plea agreement, however, the collateral challenge may be barred.

2004Right To Appeal ¶9 By pleading guilty, a defendant generally waives the right to appeal. 6 But “a plea of guilty does not preclude an appeal where collateral questions, such as the validity of the statute, the sufficiency of the information, the jurisdiction of the court, or the circumstances under which the plea was made, are raised.” Fisher v. Bowman, 57 Wn.2d 535, 536 , 358 P.2d 316 (1961). 7 If the success of a collateral challenge depends on contesting certain facts to which the defendant stipulated as part of a negotiated plea agreement, however, the collateral challenge may be barred.

22004–2004
Tacoma Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Nadham neutral
wash · 1942
2 sentences

2026Norris v. Norris, 95 Wn.2d 124, 131-32 , 622 P.2d 816 (1980). “ ‘A decree of distribution stands upon the same footing as any other judgment rendered by a court of general jurisdiction.’ ” Norris, 95 Wn.2d at 131 (quoting Tacoma Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Nadham, 14 Wn.2d 576, 594 , 128 P.2d 982 (1942)).

2026Norris v. Norris, 95 Wn.2d 124, 131-32 , 622 P.2d 816 (1980). “ ‘A decree of distribution stands upon the same footing as any other judgment rendered by a court of general jurisdiction.’ ” Norris, 95 Wn.2d at 131 (quoting Tacoma Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Nadham, 14 Wn.2d 576, 594 , 128 P.2d 982 (1942)).

12026–2026
Matter of Personal Restraint of Runyan green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2024Restraint of Runyan, 121 Wn.2d 432, 451 , 853 P.2d 424 (1993) (holding that the petitioner’s collateral challenge was barred since RCW 10.73.090(1)’s one-year time bar had passed unless the petitioner qualifies for an exception listed under RCW 10.73.100).

2024Restraint of Runyan, 121 Wn.2d 432, 451 , 853 P.2d 424 (1993) (holding that the petitioner’s collateral challenge was barred since RCW 10.73.090(1)’s one-year time bar had passed unless the petitioner qualifies for an exception listed under RCW 10.73.100).

12024–2024
In re the Personal Restraint of Benn green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2024The legislature placed the burden on petitioners to show that they fall under an exception to the one-year time bar. 6 barred. 134 Wn.2d at 940 .

12024–2024
Estate of Lee Ex Rel. Lee v. Spokane green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2024App. 158, 175 , 2 P.3d 979 (2000).

12024–2024
Estate of Lee v. City of Spokane green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2024“The bystander theory of recovery is a collateral claim for damages suffered indirectly as the result of the defendant’s breach of a duty owed to the decedent.” Est. of Lee v. City of Spokane, 101 Wn.

12024–2024
State v. Halstien green
· 1993
12019–2019
State v. Kyllo green
wash · 2009
12019–2019
Diaz v. Washington State Migrant Council green
washctapp · 2011
12017–2017
Matter of Personal Restraint of Rice green
wash · 1992
12016–2016
State v. Paumier green
wash · 2012
12013–2013
In re the Personal Restraint of Morris green
wash · 2012
12013–2013
State v. Coe green
wash · 1984
12013–2013
State v. Wright green
conn · 2005
12011–2011
State v. Bunker green
wash · 2010
12011–2011
State v. Binder green
wash · 1986
12011–2011
In re the Personal Restraint of Stoudmire green
wash · 2001
12011–2011
State v. Bunker green
wash · 2010
12011–2011
State v. Miller green
wash · 2005
12011–2011
Mead School District No. 354 v. Mead Education Ass'n green
wash · 1975
12011–2011
In Re Stoudmire green
wash · 2002
12011–2011
State v. Miller green
wash · 2005
12011–2011
State v. Hunter green
washctapp · 2003
12009–2009
Gormley Marine Transport v. Brockmeier neutral
washctapp · 2003
12009–2009

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (38) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.090 (20) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.100 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.533 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.01.160 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.537 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.200 (4)

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