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12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2020 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
Eastwood v. Cascade Broadcasting Co.green
wash · 1986 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2020Co., 106 Wn.2d 466, 470-71 , 722 P.2d 1295 (1986)). 13 53126-7-II A plaintiff does not need to be defamed in order to bring a false light claim.

2020Co., 106 Wn.2d 466, 470-71 , 722 P.2d 1295 (1986)). 13 53126-7-II A plaintiff does not need to be defamed in order to bring a false light claim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Life Designs Ranch, Inc. v. Michael Sommer green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2020False Light “‘A false light claim arises when someone publicizes a matter that places another in a false light if (a) the false light would be highly offensive to a reasonable person and (b) the actor knew of or recklessly disregarded the falsity of the publication and the false light in which the other would be placed.’” Life Designs Ranch, Inc. v. Sommer, 191 Wn.

2020App. 320, 339 , 364 P.3d 129 (2015) (quoting Eastwood v. Cascade Broad.

12020–2020
Mohr v. Grant green
wash · 2005
1 sentence

2019See RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF TORTS § 652E cmt. b; Mohr, 153 Wn.2d at 825 . 16 No. 50816-8-II prima facie case of false light.

12019–2019
DeHeer v. Seattle Post-Intelligencer green
wash · 1962
2 sentences

2016DeHeer v. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 60 Wn.2d 122, 126 , 372 P.2d 193 (1962). ¶47 Moreover, a false light claim arises when publicity is given to “a matter that places another in a false light if (a) the false light would be highly offensive to a reasonable person and (b) the actor knew of or recklessly disregarded the falsity of the publication and the false light in which the other would be placed.” Eastwood, 106 Wn.2d at 470-71 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 652E.

2016DeHeer v. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 60 Wn.2d 122, 126 , 372 P.2d 193 (1962). ¶47 Moreover, a false light claim arises when publicity is given to “a matter that places another in a false light if (a) the false light would be highly offensive to a reasonable person and (b) the actor knew of or recklessly disregarded the falsity of the publication and the false light in which the other would be placed.” Eastwood, 106 Wn.2d at 470-71 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 652E.

12016–2016
State v. Person green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

1972Appellant further contends that the directive of State v. Person, 56 Wn.2d 283, 288 , 352 P.2d 189 (1960), it should be made clear that the statutory presumption permits, but in no way directs, the jury to convict the accused, and must be considered by the jury in the light of the presumption of innocence which arises upon a plea of not guilty and accompanies the accused throughout the trial until overcome by evidence which convinces the jury of the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt [,] *296 was not observed in instruction 9 under consideration here.

1972Appellant further contends that the directive of State v. Person, 56 Wn.2d 283, 288 , 352 P.2d 189 (1960), it should be made clear that the statutory presumption permits, but in no way directs, the jury to convict the accused, and must be considered by the jury in the light of the presumption of innocence which arises upon a plea of not guilty and accompanies the accused throughout the trial until overcome by evidence which convinces the jury of the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt [,] *296 was not observed in instruction 9 under consideration here.

11972–1972
Togliatti v. Robertson green
wash · 1948
1 sentence

1969That contention must be considered in the light of the analysis made in that case at 180: The appellants cite such cases as MacKenzie v. Sellner, 58 Wn. (2d) 101, 361 P. (2d) 165 ; In re Armstrong’s Estate, 33 Wn. (2d) 118, 204 P. (2d) 500 ; and Togliatti v. Robertson, 29 Wn. (2d) 844, 190 P. (2d) 575 , in all of which we held that the community property laws will not be applied to a defunct marriage.

11969–1969
In Re Armstrong's Estate green
wash · 1949
1 sentence

1969That contention must be considered in the light of the analysis made in that case at 180: The appellants cite such cases as MacKenzie v. Sellner, 58 Wn. (2d) 101, 361 P. (2d) 165 ; In re Armstrong’s Estate, 33 Wn. (2d) 118, 204 P. (2d) 500 ; and Togliatti v. Robertson, 29 Wn. (2d) 844, 190 P. (2d) 575 , in all of which we held that the community property laws will not be applied to a defunct marriage.

11969–1969
MacKenzie v. Sellner green
wash · 1961
1 sentence

1969That contention must be considered in the light of the analysis made in that case at 180: The appellants cite such cases as MacKenzie v. Sellner, 58 Wn. (2d) 101, 361 P. (2d) 165 ; In re Armstrong’s Estate, 33 Wn. (2d) 118, 204 P. (2d) 500 ; and Togliatti v. Robertson, 29 Wn. (2d) 844, 190 P. (2d) 575 , in all of which we held that the community property laws will not be applied to a defunct marriage.

11969–1969
Preston v. Duncan green
wash · 1960
1 sentence

1964Preston v. Duncan, 55 Wn. (2d) 678, 349 P. (2d) 605 .

11964–1964
Bennett v. Grays Harbor County green
wash · 1942
1 sentence

1945In the case of Bennett v. Grays Harbor County, 15 Wn. (2d) 331, 130 P. (2d) 1041 , this court, in considering the doctrine of estoppel, said: “The doctrine of equitable estoppel, or estoppel in pais, rests upon the principle that, where a person wrongfully or negligently by his acts or representations causes another who has a right to rely upon such acts or representations to change his condition, to his detriment or prejudice, the person performing such acts or making such representations is precluded from pleading the falsity of his acts or representations for his own advantage, or from asse

11945–1945
Bellows v. McKenzie neutral
· 1912
2 sentences

1934In the light of these factors, we conclude that the effect of the contract was to vest the whiskey in Collins.” So, also, the case of Bellows v. McKenzie, 212 Mass. 601 , 99 N. E. 470 .

1934In the light of these factors, we conclude that the effect of the contract was to vest the whiskey in Collins.” So, also, the case of Bellows v. McKenzie, 212 Mass. 601 , 99 N. E. 470 .

11934–1934
Primley v. Elbe Lumber & Shingle Co. neutral
wash · 1909
2 sentences

1911Nor does Primley v. Elbe Lumber & Shingle Co., 53 Wash. 687, 102 Pac. 763 , sustain appellants in their contentions.

1911Nor does Primley v. Elbe Lumber & Shingle Co., 53 Wash. 687, 102 Pac. 763 , sustain appellants in their contentions.

11911–1911

Where else courts name it

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