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opening clause in Washington

13 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1920–2020 0 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Schermer v. Department of Social & Health Servicesgreen
wash · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Schermer, 161 Wn.2d at 953 (“A home automatically becomes a homestead when the owners use the property as their primary residence”); Fed.

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Graham v. Yakima Stock Brokers, Inc. neutral
wash · 1937
2 sentences

2010"Whether or not a default will be granted in any given case, is within the court's discretion and dependent upon the circumstances." Graham v. Yakima Stock Brokers, Inc., 192 Wash. 121, 126 , 72 P.2d 1041 (1937). ¶ 13 Civil Rule 55(b)—which delineates the procedures for obtaining a default judgment *31 —contemplates such discretion. [6] The precatory language in the opening clause of CR 55(b) states that "judgment after default may be entered as follows." (Emphasis added.) The rule then provides different procedures for obtaining a default judgment, dependent upon how damages are pleaded in th

2010"Whether or not a default will be granted in any given case, is within the court's discretion and dependent upon the circumstances." Graham v. Yakima Stock Brokers, Inc., 192 Wash. 121, 126 , 72 P.2d 1041 (1937). ¶ 13 Civil Rule 55(b)—which delineates the procedures for obtaining a default judgment *31 —contemplates such discretion. [6] The precatory language in the opening clause of CR 55(b) states that "judgment after default may be entered as follows." (Emphasis added.) The rule then provides different procedures for obtaining a default judgment, dependent upon how damages are pleaded in th

32010–2010
Harris v. Drake green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2017Harris v. Drake, 152 Wn.2d at 486 .

12017–2017
Overlake Hosp. Ass'n v. DEPT. OF HEALTH green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2015But, in so arguing, DaVita ignores the opening clause *115 of the regulation: “If two or more applications meet all applicable review criteria.” Id. (emphasis added).

12015–2015
Benjamin Bank v. Doherty green
· 1906
2 sentences

2015Our cases have long distinguished between agreements to pay interest at maturity and agreements to pay interest “until paid.” E.g., Bank v. Doherty, 42 Wash. 317, 329-30 , 84 P. 872 (1906). 9 The quoted statutory language was enacted by the Laws of 1895, ch. 136, § 4 and has not varied from that time. ¶22 While the original agreement called for six percent interest “until paid,” the modification did not.

2015Our cases have long distinguished between agreements to pay interest at maturity and agreements to pay interest “until paid.” E.g., Bank v. Doherty, 42 Wash. 317, 329-30 , 84 P. 872 (1906). 9 The quoted statutory language was enacted by the Laws of 1895, ch. 136, § 4 and has not varied from that time. ¶22 While the original agreement called for six percent interest “until paid,” the modification did not.

12015–2015
Depauw University v. Ankeny neutral
wash · 1917
2 sentences

1983DePauw Univ. v. Ankeny, 97 Wash. 451 , 166 P. 1148 (1917).

1983DePauw Univ. v. Ankeny, 97 Wash. 451 , 166 P. 1148 (1917).

11983–1983
Perlman v. Burrows green
mass · 1930
1 sentence

1950Apart from the familiar canon in the interpretation of contracts that every word and phrase must be presumed to have been employed with a purpose and must be given a meaning and effect whenever reasonably possible (Clark v. State Street Trust Co., 270 Mass. 140 , 169 N. E. 897 ; Hollingsworth v. Robe Lbr.

11950–1950
Clark v. State Street Trust Co. green
mass · 1930
1 sentence

1950Apart from the familiar canon in the interpretation of contracts that every word and phrase must be presumed to have been employed with a purpose and must be given a meaning and effect whenever reasonably possible (Clark v. State Street Trust Co., 270 Mass. 140 , 169 N. E. 897 ; Hollingsworth v. Robe Lbr.

11950–1950
State Ex Rel. Foster v. Superior Court green
wash · 1937
1 sentence

1950At the opening of the hearing, Mr. Jahnke stated that he had observed that Rule XXV,.of the Rules for Discipline of Attorneys, 193 Wash. 99 -a, provided that a member of the trial committee might be challenged for cause.

11950–1950
Archer v. Archer Blower & Pipe Co. neutral
wash · 1948
1 sentence

1950These parties have twice been before this court, McLean v. Archer, 32 Wn. (2d) 234, 201 P. (2d) 184 ; Archer v. Archer Blower & Pipe Co., 32 Wn. (2d) 246, 201 P. (2d) 191 .

11950–1950
McLean v. Archer neutral
wash · 1948
1 sentence

1950These parties have twice been before this court, McLean v. Archer, 32 Wn. (2d) 234, 201 P. (2d) 184 ; Archer v. Archer Blower & Pipe Co., 32 Wn. (2d) 246, 201 P. (2d) 191 .

11950–1950
First National Bank & Trust Co. v. United States Trust Co. neutral
wash · 1935
2 sentences

1940Bank & Trust Co. v. United States Trust Co., 184 Wash. 212, 219 , 50 P. (2d) 904 ), provides that the respondent insures the life of each member of the Seattle Postal Benefit Association “ (hereinafter called the Employee).” That is, the only persons insured or that could be insured under this contract of group insurance were members of the association.

1940Bank & Trust Co. v. United States Trust Co., 184 Wash. 212, 219 , 50 P. (2d) 904 ), provides that the respondent insures the life of each member of the Seattle Postal Benefit Association “ (hereinafter called the Employee).” That is, the only persons insured or that could be insured under this contract of group insurance were members of the association.

11940–1940
In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of Proceedings Harden green
nyappdiv · 1917
2 sentences

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

11920–1920
Stahl v. Schwartz neutral
wash · 1914
2 sentences

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

11920–1920
Jesseph v. Westerberg neutral
wash · 1917
2 sentences

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

1920Newport v. Newport, supra; Stahl v. Schwartz, 81 Wash. 293 , 142 Pac. 651 ; Jesseph v. Westerberg, 94 Wash. 602 , 162 Pac. 1004 ; Matter of Harden, 177 App. Div. 831 , 164 N. Y.

11920–1920

Where else courts name it

CA 28 (1879–2026) WA 13 (1920–2020) NY 12 (1914–2004) OR 9 (1984–2023) MA 9 (1929–2018) TX 8 (1947–2026) PA 7 (1924–2019) DE 5 (1999–2019) MD 5 (1963–2020) MI 5 (1978–2025) HI 5 (1940–2021) AR 4 (1942–2017) FL 4 (1965–2017) IN 4 (1983–2025) MT 4 (1901–2020) WY 3 (1975–2010) IL 2 (2016–2023) CO 2 (1998–1998) MN 2 (1888–2015) NC 2 (1924–1972) AL 2 (1917–2014) RI 2 (1966–1967) MO 2 (2013–2018) NJ 2 (1953–1954) CT 2 (1928–1997) VA 2 (2001–2026)

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