fact-specific inquiry in Washington

79 Washington opinions name it 3 courts 1992–2026 22 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 (17)

Case	Followed	Cited
United States v. Dennis R. Josleyn, United States of America v. John W. Billmyer, United States of America v. Dennis R. Josleyn and John W. Billmyergreen ca1 · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir.2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273 297-99 (2d Cir.2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that "the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is. "); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 . 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir. 2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273, 297-99 (2d Cir. 2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that “the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is”); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 .	2	2
United States v. Martha Stewart and Peter Bacanovicgreen ca2 · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir.2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273 297-99 (2d Cir.2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that "the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is. "); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 . 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir. 2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273, 297-99 (2d Cir. 2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that “the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is”); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 .	2	2
Avila v. Quartermangreen ca5 · 2009 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir.2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273 297-99 (2d Cir.2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that "the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is. "); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 . 2011See Avila v. Quarterman, 560 F.3d 299, 308 (5th Cir. 2009) (adopting a case-by-case analysis for determining whether an expert witness is a state actor for Brady purposes); United States v. Stewart, 433 F.3d 273, 297-99 (2d Cir. 2006) (rejecting categorical approach for determining whether a person is a state actor for Brady purposes and adopting a fact-specific approach and stating that “the relevant inquiry is what the person did, not who the person is”); see also Josleyn, 206 F.3d at 152-54 .	2	2
State v. Busiggreen washctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Kirkpatrick, 160 Wn.2d at 881 ; see also State v. Busig, 119 Wn. 2009Kirkpatrick, 160 Wash.2d at 881 , 161 P.3d 990 ; see also State v. Busig, 119 Wash.App. 381, 390-91 , 81 P.3d 143 (2003), review denied, 151 Wash.2d 1037 , 95 P.3d 351 (2004).	2	2
State v. Iniguezgreen wash · 2009 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022 2 sentences 2022Id. at 530 . “[W]hether a delay is presumptively prejudicial is necessarily a fact-specific inquiry dependent on the circumstances of each case.” Iniguez, 167 Wn.2d at 291 . 2021Whether a delay was presumptively prejudicial is a fact specific inquiry that considers “length and reason for the delay, whether the defendant has asserted his right, and the ways in which the delay causes prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Iniguez, 167 Wn.2d 273, 283 , 217 P.3d 768 (2009).	1	6
State v. Gonzales-Moralesgreen wash · 1999 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024 2 sentences 2024State v. Gonzales- Morales, 138 Wn.2d 374, 386 , 979 P.2d 826 (1999). 17 Nos. 39499-9-III; 39500-6-III State v. Schlenker We review this court’s three recent decisions involving videoconference appearances by the defendant. 2024See, e.g., Id. at 562-63 (citing State v. Gonzales-Morales, 138 Wn.2d 374, 382-86 , 979 P.2d 826 (1999)).	1	3
State v. Gonzales-Moralesgreen wash · 1999 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024 2 sentences 2024State v. Gonzales- Morales, 138 Wn.2d 374, 386 , 979 P.2d 826 (1999). 17 Nos. 39499-9-III; 39500-6-III State v. Schlenker We review this court’s three recent decisions involving videoconference appearances by the defendant. 2024See, e.g., Id. at 562-63 (citing State v. Gonzales-Morales, 138 Wn.2d 374, 382-86 , 979 P.2d 826 (1999)).	1	3
State of Washington v. Deshawn Isaiah Andersongreen washctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024	1	1
Siufanua v. Fugagreen wash · 2017 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021	1	1
State v. Ollensgreen wash · 1987 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020	1	1
State v. Gurskegreen wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017	1	1
State v. Gurskegreen wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017	1	1
State v. Fairgreen or · 2013 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016	1	1
State v. Greengreen wash · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014	1	1
State v. Tillettgreen wash · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
State v. Busiggreen washctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
State v. Slemmergreen washctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (54)

Case	Cited	Years
In Re the Welfare of Aschauer green wash · 1980 2 sentences 2019In re Welfare of Aschauer, 93 Wn.2d 689, 695 , 611 P.2d 1245 (1980). 2019In re Welfare of Aschauer, 93 Wn.2d 689, 695 , 611 P.2d 1245 (1980).	8	2016–2019
Strickland v. Washington green scotus · 1984 2 sentences 2020To determine whether counsel’s performance was deficient, “[t]he court must engage in a fact-specific inquiry into the reasonableness of an attorney’s actions, measured against the applicable prevailing professional norms in place at the time.” Id. 2020To determine whether counsel’s performance was deficient, “[t]he court must engage in a fact-specific inquiry into the reasonableness of an attorney’s actions, measured against the applicable prevailing professional norms in place at the time.” Id.	6	2012–2020
State v. Ramer green wash · 2004 2 sentences 2026RCW 9A.04.050; State v. J.P.S., 135 Wn.2d 34, 37-38 , 954 P.2d 894 (1998). 7 No. 59625-3-II The juvenile court determines capacity through a fact-specific inquiry that is “in reference to the specific act charged.” Ramer, 151 Wn.2d at 114 . 2025When determining capacity, Washington courts engage in a fact-specific inquiry that “must be in reference to the specific act charged.” Ramer, 151 Wn.2d at 114 .	4	2020–2026
Andrews v. Washington State Patrol green washctapp · 2014 2 sentences 2026A determination of “whether an agency complie[d] with the PRA is a fact specific inquiry and must be decided on a case-by-case basis.” Andrews, 183 Wn. 2020RCW 42.56.550(1), (2). “[W]hether an agency complies with the PRA is a fact specific inquiry and must be decided on a case-by-case basis.” Andrews v. Wash. State Patrol, 183 Wn.	4	2017–2026
Barker v. Wingo green scotus · 1972 2 sentences 2022Id. at 530 . “[W]hether a delay is presumptively prejudicial is necessarily a fact-specific inquiry dependent on the circumstances of each case.” Iniguez, 167 Wn.2d at 291 . 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ).	3	2009–2022
State v. Iniguez green wash · 2009 2 sentences 2021Whether a delay was presumptively prejudicial is a fact specific inquiry that considers “length and reason for the delay, whether the defendant has asserted his right, and the ways in which the delay causes prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Iniguez, 167 Wn.2d 273, 283 , 217 P.3d 768 (2009). 2015In determining whether a delay violates a defendant's speedy trial rights, our first step is a fact-specific inquiry as to whether a delay is presumptively prejudicial, id.	3	2015–2021
State v. Wheeler neutral washctapp · 1986 2 sentences 2021State v. Wheeler, 43 Wn. 2020State v. Wheeler, 43 Wn.	3	2018–2021
In re the Personal Restraint of Rainey green wash · 2010 2 sentences 2026Rainey, 168 Wn.2d at 371 . 2. 2015Rainey, 168 Wn.2d at 382 .	2	2015–2026
In re the Personal Restraint of Yung-Cheng Tsai green wash · 2015 2 sentences 2026We “must engage in a fact-specific inquiry into the reasonableness of an attorney’s actions, measured against the applicable prevailing professional norms in place at the time.” Yung-Cheung Tsai, 183 Wn.2d at 99 . 2020Restraint of Yung-Cheng Tsai, 183 Wn.2d 91, 99 , 351 P.3d 138 (2015).	2	2020–2026
Freedom Foundation v. Dshs green washctapp · 2019 2 sentences 2025App. 2d 654 , 673, 445 P.3d 971 (2019). 2025App. 2d 654 , 673, 445 P.3d 971 (2019).	2	2025–2025
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE OF SPOKANE v. Spokane green wash · 2011 2 sentences 2020Neighborhood All., 172 Wn.2d at 720 . 2019Neighborhood All., 172 Wn.2d at 720 .	2	2019–2020
Griggs v. Averbeck Realty, Inc. green wash · 1979 2 sentences 2014Griggs. 92 Wn.2d at 582 . 2013Griggs, 92 Wn.2d at 582 .	2	2013–2014
Tison v. Arizona green scotus · 1987 2 sentences 2010Id. at 505-06 (citing Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137, 158 , 107 S. Ct. 1676 , 95 L. 2010Id. at 505-06 (citing Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137, 158 , 107 S. Ct. 1676 , 95 L.	2	2010–2010
State v. Alter green wash · 1965 2 sentences 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ). 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ).	2	2009–2009
State v. Fladebo green wash · 1989 2 sentences 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ; Fladebo, 113 Wash.2d at 393 , 779 P.2d 707 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ); Brewer, 73 Wash.2d at 62 , 436 P.2d 473 (citing 5 ANDERSON, supra, § 1912 n. 2); Alter, 67 Wash.2d at 119 , 406 P.2d 765 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 , 216 P. 874 ). 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ).	2	2009–2009
State v. Brewer green wash · 1968 2 sentences 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ; Fladebo, 113 Wash.2d at 393 , 779 P.2d 707 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ); Brewer, 73 Wash.2d at 62 , 436 P.2d 473 (citing 5 ANDERSON, supra, § 1912 n. 2); Alter, 67 Wash.2d at 119 , 406 P.2d 765 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 , 216 P. 874 ). 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ).	2	2009–2009
State v. Kirkpatrick green wash · 2007 2 sentences 2009Kirkpatrick, 160 Wn.2d at 881 ; see also State v. Busig, 119 Wn. 2009Kirkpatrick, 160 Wash.2d at 881 , 161 P.3d 990 ; see also State v. Busig, 119 Wash.App. 381, 390-91 , 81 P.3d 143 (2003), review denied, 151 Wash.2d 1037 , 95 P.3d 351 (2004).	2	2009–2009
State ex rel. Orcutt v. Simpson neutral wash · 1923 2 sentences 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ; Fladebo, 113 Wash.2d at 393 , 779 P.2d 707 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ); Brewer, 73 Wash.2d at 62 , 436 P.2d 473 (citing 5 ANDERSON, supra, § 1912 n. 2); Alter, 67 Wash.2d at 119 , 406 P.2d 765 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 , 216 P. 874 ). 2009Barker, 407 U.S. at 530-31 ; Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d at 393 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 522 ); Brewer, 73 Wn.2d at 62 (quoting Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 ); Alter, 67 Wn.2d at 119 (citing Orcutt, 125 Wash. at 666 ).	2	2009–2009
Dash Point Village Associates v. Exxon Corp. green washctapp · 1997 2 sentences 2006The court called the shopping center recovery of past cleanup costs and a judgment of Exxon's liable for future cleanup costs a "significant result." Dash Point, 86 Wash.App. at 612 , 937 P.2d 1148 . ¶ 104 Taliesen too got a significant result when the court imposed judgment for future cleanup costs along with the judgment for past costs. 2006The court called the shopping center recovery of past cleanup costs and a judgment of Exxon’s liability for future cleanup costs a “significant result.” Dash Point, 86 Wn.	2	2006–2006
Lo v. Honda Motor Company green washctapp · 1994 2 sentences 2001In addition, the Court of Appeals' decision in the case before us is difficult to reconcile with the same court's decision in Lo v. Honda Motor Co., 73 Wash.App. 448 , 869 P.2d 1114 (1994). 2001In addition, the Court of Appeals’ decision in the case before us is difficult to reconcile with the same court’s decision in Lo v. Honda Motor Co., 73 Wn.	2	2001–2001
State v. J.P.S. green wash · 1998 1 sentence 2026RCW 9A.04.050; State v. J.P.S., 135 Wn.2d 34, 37-38 , 954 P.2d 894 (1998). 7 No. 59625-3-II The juvenile court determines capacity through a fact-specific inquiry that is “in reference to the specific act charged.” Ramer, 151 Wn.2d at 114 .	1	2026–2026
State v. JPS green wash · 1998 1 sentence 2026RCW 9A.04.050; State v. J.P.S., 135 Wn.2d 34, 37-38 , 954 P.2d 894 (1998). 7 No. 59625-3-II The juvenile court determines capacity through a fact-specific inquiry that is “in reference to the specific act charged.” Ramer, 151 Wn.2d at 114 .	1	2026–2026
Padilla v. Kentucky green scotus · 2010 1 sentence 2025Padilla pled guilty to transportation of a large amount of cannabis. 559 U.S. at 359 .	1	2025–2025
State Of Washington v. Mario R Guevara-diaz green washctapp · 2020	1	2025–2025
State v. Noltie green wash · 1991	1	2025–2025
Rebecca A. Rufin, Appellant, v. the City of Seattle, Respondent neutral washctapp · 2017	1	2024–2024
Hobbs v. Washington State Auditor's Office green washctapp · 2014	1	2024–2024
Lansverk v. Studebaker-Packard Corp. green wash · 1959	1	2023–2023
Van Dinter v. City of Kennewick green wash · 1993	1	2023–2023
In re the Marriage of Owen green washctapp · 2005	1	2023–2023
In re the Marriage of David-Oytan green washctapp · 2012	1	2023–2023
Anderson v. Hudak green washctapp · 1995	1	2022–2022
Fergen v. Sestero green wash · 2015	1	2021–2021
Howard v. Royal Specialty Underwriting, Inc. green washctapp · 2004	1	2021–2021
State v. Wingate green wash · 2005	1	2020–2020
State v. Neff green wash · 2008	1	2020–2020
State v. Mullen green wash · 2011	1	2020–2020
State v. Kidd green washctapp · 1990	1	2020–2020
State v. Neff green wash · 2008	1	2020–2020
In re the Marriage of Swaka green washctapp · 2014	1	2020–2020

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (28) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.180 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.190 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.070 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.550 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.136 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.030 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.520 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.020 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.130 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.04.050 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.08.020 (4)

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