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undue influence claim in Washington

12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2023 3 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
In re the Estates of Jonesgreen
washctapp · 2012 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2023
2 sentences

2013Furthermore, an undue influence claim arises when “ ‘the result was produced by means that seriously impaired the free and competent exercise of judgment.’ ” Jones, 170 Wn.

2013“An undue influence claim must include more than merely the presumption that can arise from a confidential relationship.” Jones, 170 Wn.

14
Kitsap Bank v. Denleygreen
washctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2023In so doing, we began with the principle that on summary judgment, “the party bearing the burden to prove the undue influence claim at trial must present sufficient evidence to make it highly probable that the undue influence claim will prevail at trial.” Denley, 177 Wn.

2023As we noted, “an undue influence claim arises when ‘the result was produced by means that seriously impaired the free and competent exercise of judgment.’” Denley, 177 Wn.

13
Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.green
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Anderson, 477 U.S. at 251 - 52. 10 46337 -7 -II 1.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Estate of Haviland green
washctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2013In re Estate of Haviland, 162 Wn.

2013In re Estate of Haviland, 162 Wn.

22013–2013
Moon v. Phipps green
wash · 1966
2 sentences

2022He supports his argument by relying on a single statement from Bryant v. Bryant, 125 Wn.2d 113, 118-19 , 882 P.2d 169 (1994), where our Supreme Court held that an “agent becomes a fiduciary upon acquiring dominion and control over the principal’s property.” Bryant, 125 Wn.2d at 118 (citing Moon v. Phipps, 67 Wn.2d 948, 955 , 411 P.2d 157 (1966)).

2022He supports his argument by relying on a single statement from Bryant v. Bryant, 125 Wn.2d 113, 118-19 , 882 P.2d 169 (1994), where our Supreme Court held that an “agent becomes a fiduciary upon acquiring dominion and control over the principal’s property.” Bryant, 125 Wn.2d at 118 (citing Moon v. Phipps, 67 Wn.2d 948, 955 , 411 P.2d 157 (1966)).

12022–2022
Bryant v. Bryant green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2022He supports his argument by relying on a single statement from Bryant v. Bryant, 125 Wn.2d 113, 118-19 , 882 P.2d 169 (1994), where our Supreme Court held that an “agent becomes a fiduciary upon acquiring dominion and control over the principal’s property.” Bryant, 125 Wn.2d at 118 (citing Moon v. Phipps, 67 Wn.2d 948, 955 , 411 P.2d 157 (1966)).

2022He supports his argument by relying on a single statement from Bryant v. Bryant, 125 Wn.2d 113, 118-19 , 882 P.2d 169 (1994), where our Supreme Court held that an “agent becomes a fiduciary upon acquiring dominion and control over the principal’s property.” Bryant, 125 Wn.2d at 118 (citing Moon v. Phipps, 67 Wn.2d 948, 955 , 411 P.2d 157 (1966)).

12022–2022
Lutheran Day Care v. Snohomish County green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2019The law of the case doctrine "refers to 'the binding effect of determinations made by the appellate court on further proceedings in the trial court on remand.'" Lutheran Day Care v. Snohomish County, 119 Wn.2d 91, 113 , 829 P.2d 746 (1992)(quoting 15 LEWIS H.

2019The law of the case doctrine "refers to 'the binding effect of determinations made by the appellate court on further proceedings in the trial court on remand.'" Lutheran Day Care v. Snohomish County, 119 Wn.2d 91, 113 , 829 P.2d 746 (1992)(quoting 15 LEWIS H.

12019–2019
Sunnyside Valley Irr. Dist. v. Dickie green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2011Dwyer, C.J., and Becker, J., concur. 1 To avoid confusion, Mary Haviland will be referred to by her first name. 2 194 Wash. 661 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938). 3 They also established a number of charitable trusts that paid income during their lifetimes. 4 See Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. v. Dickie, 149 Wn.2d 873, 880 , 73 P.3d 369 (2003) (questions of law and conclusions of law reviewed de novo). 5 In re Estate of Eubank, 50 Wn.

12011–2011
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District v. Dickie green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2011Dwyer, C.J., and Becker, J., concur. 1 To avoid confusion, Mary Haviland will be referred to by her first name. 2 194 Wash. 661 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938). 3 They also established a number of charitable trusts that paid income during their lifetimes. 4 See Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. v. Dickie, 149 Wn.2d 873, 880 , 73 P.3d 369 (2003) (questions of law and conclusions of law reviewed de novo). 5 In re Estate of Eubank, 50 Wn.

12011–2011
Dean v. Jordan green
wash · 1938
2 sentences

2011Dwyer, C.J., and Becker, J., concur. 1 To avoid confusion, Mary Haviland will be referred to by her first name. 2 194 Wash. 661 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938). 3 They also established a number of charitable trusts that paid income during their lifetimes. 4 See Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. v. Dickie, 149 Wn.2d 873, 880 , 73 P.3d 369 (2003) (questions of law and conclusions of law reviewed de novo). 5 In re Estate of Eubank, 50 Wn.

2011Dwyer, C.J., and Becker, J., concur. 1 To avoid confusion, Mary Haviland will be referred to by her first name. 2 194 Wash. 661 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938). 3 They also established a number of charitable trusts that paid income during their lifetimes. 4 See Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. v. Dickie, 149 Wn.2d 873, 880 , 73 P.3d 369 (2003) (questions of law and conclusions of law reviewed de novo). 5 In re Estate of Eubank, 50 Wn.

12011–2011
Lighter v. Marvin green
washctapp · 1988
1 sentence

2011Dwyer, C.J., and Becker, J., concur. 1 To avoid confusion, Mary Haviland will be referred to by her first name. 2 194 Wash. 661 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938). 3 They also established a number of charitable trusts that paid income during their lifetimes. 4 See Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. v. Dickie, 149 Wn.2d 873, 880 , 73 P.3d 369 (2003) (questions of law and conclusions of law reviewed de novo). 5 In re Estate of Eubank, 50 Wn.

12011–2011
Doty v. Anderson green
washctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1983App. 464 , 563 P.2d 1307 (1977); McCutcheon v. Brownfield, supra. Whether the undue influence instruction must include the word "coercion" must be determined by the facts of each case.

1983App. 464 , 563 P.2d 1307 (1977); McCutcheon v. Brownfield, supra . [2] Whether the undue influence instruction must include the word "coercion" must be determined by the facts of each case.

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 11.96A.150 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 74.34.020 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.160 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (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

CA 17 (1987–2025) PA 15 (2001–2025) TN 14 (1998–2017) WA 12 (1983–2023) TX 11 (1991–2024) AL 10 (1979–2018) IA 9 (2013–2025) WI 8 (1975–2023) NJ 8 (1999–2026) ND 8 (1992–2023) SD 7 (1982–2025) FL 7 (1962–2015) OR 6 (1994–2025) IL 6 (1993–2022) NY 6 (1979–2026) IN 6 (2011–2024) MO 5 (1993–2020) MS 5 (1987–2018) GA 5 (1961–2023) MI 5 (1999–2025) WY 5 (1991–2024) NM 4 (1966–2020) KS 4 (1982–2019) MA 4 (2008–2025) OH 4 (2016–2024) NC 3 (1990–2021) VA 3 (1988–2017) AZ 2 (2021–2023) CT 2 (2023–2023) ME 2 (1995–2005) WV 2 (1980–2014) MD 2 (2022–2022) AR 2 (2001–2008) CO 2 (2008–2017) NV 2 (2008–2008) NE 2 (2015–2017)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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