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12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1955–2023 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
State v. Braymangreen
wash · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22
State v. Bakergreen
wash · 1960 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007Thus, in State v. Baker, 56 Wn.2d 846, 852, 355 P.2d 806 (1960), this court derived its original foundational requirements from assertions by the State’s experts that a breath test is “wholly unreliable” unless (1) the machine was properly checked and in proper working order at the time of the test, (2) the correct chemicals were used, (3) the test subject had nothing in his or her mouth at the time and had not ingested anything within 15 minutes before taking the test, and (4) a properly trained operator administered the test in the proper manner. ¶31 Following Baker, this court consistently

2007Thus, in State v. Baker, 56 Wn.2d 846, 852, 355 P.2d 806 (1960), this court derived its original foundational requirements from assertions by the State’s experts that a breath test is “wholly unreliable” unless (1) the machine was properly checked and in proper working order at the time of the test, (2) the correct chemicals were used, (3) the test subject had nothing in his or her mouth at the time and had not ingested anything within 15 minutes before taking the test, and (4) a properly trained operator administered the test in the proper manner. ¶31 Following Baker, this court consistently

14
City of Seattle v. Allisongreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wash.2d at 86 , 59 P.3d 85 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; "arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury"); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wash.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wash.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reli

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
Pederson v. Pederson green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

2021However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough.” Dean v. Jordan, 194 Wash. 661, 673 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938); In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

2016However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will, Dean, 194 Wash. at 673 , and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough,” In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

32016–2021
In Re Mitchell's Estate green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

2021However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough.” Dean v. Jordan, 194 Wash. 661, 673 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938); In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

2016However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will, Dean, 194 Wash. at 673 , and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough,” In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

32016–2021
Dean v. Jordan green
wash · 1938
2 sentences

2021However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough.” Dean v. Jordan, 194 Wash. 661, 673 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938); In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

2021However, a will contestant cannot rely solely on the weight of the presumption to invalidate a will and “mere suspicion of undue influence is not enough.” Dean v. Jordan, 194 Wash. 661, 673 , 79 P.2d 331 (1938); In re Estate of Mitchell, 41 Wn.2d 326, 353 , 249 P.2d 385 (1952).

32016–2021
State v. Franco green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22007–2007
State v. Straka green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22007–2007
State v. Peterson green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22007–2007
State v. Wittenbarger green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22007–2007
City of Bremerton v. Osborne neutral
wash · 1965
2 sentences

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

2007Allison, 148 Wn.2d at 86 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; “arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury”); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wn.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wn.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reliability of the test

22007–2007
State v. Zwicker green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

2006That is, the trial court may still utilize the rules of evidence, including ER 702, to determine if the BAC test results will be admitted. ¶20 The twin cases of State v. Zwicker, 105 Wn.2d 228 , 713 P.2d 1101 (1986), and State v. Long, 113 Wn.2d 266 , 778 P.2d 1027 (1989), are helpful to our analysis.

2006That is, the trial court may still utilize the rules of evidence, including ER 702, to determine if the BAC test results will be admitted. ¶20 The twin cases of State v. Zwicker, 105 Wn.2d 228 , 713 P.2d 1101 (1986), and State v. Long, 113 Wn.2d 266 , 778 P.2d 1027 (1989), are helpful to our analysis.

22006–2006
State v. Long green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2006That is, the trial court may still utilize the rules of evidence, including ER 702, to determine if the BAC test results will be admitted. ¶20 The twin cases of State v. Zwicker, 105 Wn.2d 228 , 713 P.2d 1101 (1986), and State v. Long, 113 Wn.2d 266 , 778 P.2d 1027 (1989), are helpful to our analysis.

2006That is, the trial court may still utilize the rules of evidence, including ER 702, to determine if the BAC test results will be admitted. ¶20 The twin cases of State v. Zwicker, 105 Wn.2d 228 , 713 P.2d 1101 (1986), and State v. Long, 113 Wn.2d 266 , 778 P.2d 1027 (1989), are helpful to our analysis.

22006–2006
Borghi v. Gilroy green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2023This is a true presumption, meaning that, “in the absence of evidence sufficient to rebut [the] presumption, the court must determine the character of property according to the weight of the presumption.” In re Est. of Borghi, 167 Wn.2d 480, 484 , 219 P.3d 932 (2009).

12023–2023
Damian Schwarz v. Susan M. Schwarz green
washctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2023A party may rebut the community property presumption “by offering clear and convincing evidence that the property was acquired with separate funds.” Schwarz, 192 Wn.

12023–2023
In Re Estate of Borghi green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2023This is a true presumption, meaning that, “in the absence of evidence sufficient to rebut [the] presumption, the court must determine the character of property according to the weight of the presumption.” In re Est. of Borghi, 167 Wn.2d 480, 484 , 219 P.3d 932 (2009).

12023–2023
Cornelius v. Department of Ecology green
wash · 2015
1 sentence

2021Cornelius, 182 Wn.2d at 599 .

12021–2021
Mueller v. Wells green
wash · 2016
1 sentence

2021“Rather, the contestant must establish undue influence by producing direct or circumstantial ‘positive evidence.’” Estate of Barnes, 185 Wn.2d at 16 (quoting Dean, 194 Wash. at 673 ).

12021–2021
Danzer v. Department of Labor & Industries green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2015WISHA dictated the base penalty to be assessed by “assigning a weight to a violation, called ‘gravity.’ Gravity is calculated by multiplying a violation’ s severity rate by its probability rate.” Former WAC 296-900-14010 2006). “ Severity rates are based on the most serious injury . . .that could be reasonably expected to occur because of a hazardous condition.” Id.

12015–2015
Lee Cook Trucking & Logging v. Department of Labor & Industries green
washctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2012App. 471, 482 , 36 P.3d 558 (2001) (quoting RCW 49.17.180(6)). ¶22 Potelco argues that serious physical harm was unlikely to occur because of the weather conditions, road speed and use, and the posted signs; however, Potelco’s arguments are not relevant as to whether the violation was “serious.” The base penalty for a violation is calculated by assigning a weight to a violation, called “gravity”; “[g]ravity is calculated by multiplying a violation’s severity rate by its probability rate.” WAC 296-900-14010.

12012–2012
City of Seattle v. Allison green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2007Allison, 148 Wash.2d at 86 , 59 P.3d 85 (breath test ticket satisfies foundational requirements; "arguments as to the reliability of the particular test results are questions for the jury"); State v. Wittenbarger, 124 Wash.2d 467, 476 , 880 P.2d 517 (1994) (defendants may challenge reliability of breath tests through cross-examination, expert testimony, and independent tests); State v. Straka, 116 Wash.2d 859, 875 , 810 P.2d 888 (1991) (deviations from procedures for evaluating and certifying the machines, and for mixing the simulator solution, may be introduced to refute the accuracy and reli

12007–2007
Bloom v. Bloom green
wash · 1910
2 sentences

1955The findings of the trial court will not be dis turbed, and the judgment in this case is in all respects affirmed.” In the latter connection, this court stated, in effect, in Bloom v. Bloom, 57 Wash. 23 , 106 Pac. 197 , that the findings in a divorce case will be given a liberal construction.

1955The findings of the trial court will not be dis turbed, and the judgment in this case is in all respects affirmed.” In the latter connection, this court stated, in effect, in Bloom v. Bloom, 57 Wash. 23 , 106 Pac. 197 , that the findings in a divorce case will be given a liberal construction.

11955–1955

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.506 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 11.24.030 (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

PA 1754 (1953–2026) NY 37 (1930–2026) TX 27 (1983–2025) IL 24 (1895–2026) LA 21 (1926–2017) OH 20 (1982–2026) NJ 12 (1959–2024) CA 12 (1863–2023) WA 12 (1955–2023) MI 8 (1972–2025) IA 7 (1970–2026) NC 6 (1969–2022) OR 6 (1989–2021) TN 6 (1973–2025) ID 5 (1988–2024) MD 5 (1969–2006) IN 5 (1986–2020) DE 5 (2010–2021) GA 5 (2005–2018) SD 5 (1984–2024) WI 4 (1998–2025) FL 4 (1976–1984) AZ 4 (2003–2005) MT 3 (2006–2016) CT 3 (2007–2017) AL 3 (1987–1997) MN 3 (1923–2010) MO 3 (1999–2022) KY 3 (1946–2022) MA 2 (1985–2014) DC 2 (1992–1992) ND 2 (1989–2015) NM 2 (1992–2026) VA 2 (1914–2018) NE 2 (1993–1995) WY 2 (2022–2023) MS 2 (1999–2001) RI 2 (1981–2000)

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