66 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2026 7 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.
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In Re WINSHIPgreen2 sentences2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . 2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . ¶ 15 One exception to this rule is that if the defendant testifies about an exculpatory theory or defense that could have been corroborated by an available witness, then, in limited circumstances, the State may call attention to the defendant’s failure to offer corroborating evidence. | 3 | 3 |
City of Spokane v. County of Spokanegreen2 sentences2024Related to the last antecedent rule is the corollary principle that “ ‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006). 2018Our Supreme Court has also acknowledged the corollary principle to the last antecedent rule, that “‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is 5 No. 49359-4-II intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006)). | 2 | 6 |
City of Spokane v. Spokane Countygreen2 sentences2024Related to the last antecedent rule is the corollary principle that “ ‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006). 2018Our Supreme Court has also acknowledged the corollary principle to the last antecedent rule, that “‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is 5 No. 49359-4-II intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006)). | 2 | 6 |
State v. Bunkergreen2 sentences2024Related to the last antecedent rule is the corollary principle that “ ‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006). 2018Our Supreme Court has also acknowledged the corollary principle to the last antecedent rule, that “‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is 5 No. 49359-4-II intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Bunker, 169 Wn.2d at 578 (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006)). | 2 | 5 |
State v. Bunkergreen2 sentences2018Our Supreme Court has also acknowledged the corollary principle to the last antecedent rule, that “‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’” Id. (quoting City of Spokane v. County of Spokane, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006)). 2016A corollary principle is that “ ‘the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.’ ’’ Id. (emphasis added) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting City of Spokane v. Spokane County, 158 Wn.2d 661, 673 , 146 P.3d 893 (2006)). | 2 | 4 |
National Federation of Retired Persons v. Insurance Commissionergreen1 sentence2023Nat’l Fed’n of Retired Persons, 120 Wn.2d at 119 (issues of fact reviewed under the “clearly erroneous” standard); Davis v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 94 Wn.2d 119, 123 , 615 P.2d 1279 (1980) (“As a corollary to this rule, we note that unchallenged findings of fact become verities on appeal.”). 10 No. 84622-1-I/11 Under the APA, a motion for summary judgment may be granted and an order issued if the written record shows that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. | 1 | 1 |
Davis v. Department of Labor & Industriesgreen2 sentences2023Nat’l Fed’n of Retired Persons, 120 Wn.2d at 119 (issues of fact reviewed under the “clearly erroneous” standard); Davis v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 94 Wn.2d 119, 123 , 615 P.2d 1279 (1980) (“As a corollary to this rule, we note that unchallenged findings of fact become verities on appeal.”). 10 No. 84622-1-I/11 Under the APA, a motion for summary judgment may be granted and an order issued if the written record shows that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 2023Nat’l Fed’n of Retired Persons, 120 Wn.2d at 119 (issues of fact reviewed under the “clearly erroneous” standard); Davis v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 94 Wn.2d 119, 123 , 615 P.2d 1279 (1980) (“As a corollary to this rule, we note that unchallenged findings of fact become verities on appeal.”). 10 No. 84622-1-I/11 Under the APA, a motion for summary judgment may be granted and an order issued if the written record shows that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. | 1 | 1 |
| Bender v. City of Seattlegreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Agergreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Agergreen | 1 | 1 |
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All Seasons Living Centers, Inc. v. State
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2 sentences2008A corollary to the rule is that "the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one." Sehome Park, 127 Wash.2d at 781-82 , 903 P.2d 443 . 2008A corollary to the rule is that “the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.” Sehome Park, 127 Wn.2d at 781-82 . | 6 | 1999–2008 |
In Re Sehome Park Care Center, Inc.
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2 sentences2008A corollary to the rule is that "the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one." Sehome Park, 127 Wash.2d at 781-82 , 903 P.2d 443 . 2004A corollary to that rule is that "the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one." Sehome Park Care Ctr., 127 Wash.2d at 781-82 , 903 P.2d 443 . [4] RCW 9A.42.020(1), the first degree criminal mistreatment statute, provides: A parent of a child, the person entrusted with the physical custody of a child or dependent person, or a person employed to provide to the child or dependent person the basic necessities of life is guilty of criminal mistreatment in the first degree if he o | 4 | 1999–2008 |
State v. W.R.
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2 sentences2021“A corollary rule is that the State cannot require the defendant to disprove any fact that constitutes the crime charged.” W.R., 181 Wn.2d at 762 . “[W]hen a defense necessarily negates an element of the crime, it violates due process to place the burden of proof on the defendant.” Id. at 765 . 2021“A corollary rule is that the State cannot require the defendant to disprove any fact that constitutes the crime charged.” W.R., 181 Wn.2d at 762 . “[W]hen a defense necessarily negates an element of the crime, it violates due process to place the burden of proof on the defendant.” Id. at 765 . | 3 | 2015–2021 |
State v. Cheatam
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2 sentences2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . 2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . ¶ 15 One exception to this rule is that if the defendant testifies about an exculpatory theory or defense that could have been corroborated by an available witness, then, in limited circumstances, the State may call attention to the defendant’s failure to offer corroborating evidence. | 3 | 2016–2016 |
State v. Cheatam
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2 sentences2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . 2016State v. Cheatam, 150 Wn.2d 626, 652 , 81 P.3d 830 (2003); see Winship, 397 U.S. at 364 . ¶ 15 One exception to this rule is that if the defendant testifies about an exculpatory theory or defense that could have been corroborated by an available witness, then, in limited circumstances, the State may call attention to the defendant’s failure to offer corroborating evidence. | 3 | 2016–2016 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Smith
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2 sentences2008In re Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199, 204 , 986 P.2d 131 (1999). ¶ 13 Under the corollary to the last antecedent rule, the legislature's insertion of a comma requires us to apply the "for which an arrest is required under RCW 10.31.100(2)(a) or (b)" language to each of the circumstances mentioned in former RCW 26.50.110(1). 2004Under the last antecedent rule and a corollary to that rule, [3] it appears that the "by withholding" requirement applies only to subsection (b), but the last antecedent rule is "`not inflexible or uniformly binding.'" In re Personal Restraint of Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199 , *945 205, 986 P.2d 131 (1999) (quoting State v. McGee, 122 Wash.2d 783, 788-89 , 864 P.2d 912 (1993)). | 3 | 2004–2008 |
In Re Smith
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2 sentences2008In re Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199, 204 , 986 P.2d 131 (1999). ¶ 13 Under the corollary to the last antecedent rule, the legislature's insertion of a comma requires us to apply the "for which an arrest is required under RCW 10.31.100(2)(a) or (b)" language to each of the circumstances mentioned in former RCW 26.50.110(1). 2004Under the last antecedent rule and a corollary to that rule, [3] it appears that the "by withholding" requirement applies only to subsection (b), but the last antecedent rule is "`not inflexible or uniformly binding.'" In re Personal Restraint of Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199 , *945 205, 986 P.2d 131 (1999) (quoting State v. McGee, 122 Wash.2d 783, 788-89 , 864 P.2d 912 (1993)). | 3 | 2004–2008 |
Berrocal v. Fernandez
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2 sentences2024And the corollary principle related to this rule provides that “the presence of a comma before the qualifying phrase is evidence the qualifier is intended to apply to all antecedents instead of only the immediately preceding one.” Id. 7 No. 86864-1-I/8 that “employers” include those persons or groups of persons acting as agents of the employer. 2021State v. Bunker, 169 Wn.2d 571, 578 , (2010); Berrocal v. Fernandez, 155 Wn.2d 585, 593 , 121 P.3d 82 (2005). | 2 | 2021–2024 |
State v. Guloy
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2 sentences2019Id. at 422 . 2017Id. at 422 . | 2 | 2017–2019 |
State v. Richardson
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2 sentences2014Ed. 2d 641 (1981) (a reference to a prisoner’s rights to resist interstate extradition under a detainer agreement, “ ‘as provided in’ ” another source of law, must be “construed as securing something more” than the rights already explicitly provided in the detainer agreement; otherwise, the “as provided in” language would be rendered superfluous); State v. Richardson, 81 Wn.2d 111, 116 , 499 P.2d 1264 (1972) (A statutory reference following “ ‘as provided in’ ” language in the implied consent statute “does elucidate in some detail the meaning of the words ‘qualified person’ and a reference to 2014Ed. 2d 641 (1981) (a reference to a prisoner’s rights to resist interstate extradition under a detainer agreement, “ ‘as provided in’ ” another source of law, must be “construed as securing something more” than the rights already explicitly provided in the detainer agreement; otherwise, the “as provided in” language would be rendered superfluous); State v. Richardson, 81 Wn.2d 111, 116 , 499 P.2d 1264 (1972) (A statutory reference following “ ‘as provided in’ ” language in the implied consent statute “does elucidate in some detail the meaning of the words ‘qualified person’ and a reference to | 2 | 2014–2014 |
United States v. Broce
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2 sentences2007United States v. Broce, 488 U.S. 563, 575-76 , 109 S. Ct. 757 , 102 L. 2007United States v. Broce, 488 U.S. 563, 575-76 , 109 S. Ct. 757 , 102 L. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Menna v. New York
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2 sentences2007Menna, 423 U.S. at 62 & n. 2, 96 S.Ct. 241 (a guilty plea does not waive a facial double jeopardy violation). ¶ 19 A corollary to this rule is that, if a defendant collaterally challenges a facially valid conviction and seeks to expand the record to show that the conviction violates double jeopardy, a guilty plea may, in some circumstances, be deemed a waiver of the double jeopardy claim. 2007Menna, 423 U.S. at 62 & n.2 (a guilty plea does not waive a facial double jeopardy violation). ¶19 A corollary to this rule is that, if a defendant collaterally challenges a facially valid conviction and seeks to expand the record to show that the conviction violates double jeopardy, a guilty plea may, in some circumstances, be deemed a waiver of the double jeopardy claim. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Crown Controls, Inc. v. Smiley
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2 sentences2006Crown Controls, Inc. v. Smiley, 110 Wn.2d 695, 706 , 756 P.2d 717 (1988). ¶12 An undisclosed principal’s right to enforce the contract is subject to some exceptions, none of which applies here. 2006Crown Controls, Inc. v. Smiley, 110 Wn.2d 695, 706 , 756 P.2d 717 (1988). ¶12 An undisclosed principal’s right to enforce the contract is subject to some exceptions, none of which applies here. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
State v. McGee
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2 sentences2004Under the last antecedent rule and a corollary to that rule, [3] it appears that the "by withholding" requirement applies only to subsection (b), but the last antecedent rule is "`not inflexible or uniformly binding.'" In re Personal Restraint of Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199 , *945 205, 986 P.2d 131 (1999) (quoting State v. McGee, 122 Wash.2d 783, 788-89 , 864 P.2d 912 (1993)). 2004Under the last antecedent rule and a corollary to that rule, [3] it appears that the "by withholding" requirement applies only to subsection (b), but the last antecedent rule is "`not inflexible or uniformly binding.'" In re Personal Restraint of Smith, 139 Wash.2d 199 , *945 205, 986 P.2d 131 (1999) (quoting State v. McGee, 122 Wash.2d 783, 788-89 , 864 P.2d 912 (1993)). | 2 | 2004–2004 |
In Re the Welfare of Dodge
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2 sentences2001In re Welfare of Dodge, 29 Wn. 2001In re Welfare of Dodge, 29 Wash.App. 486, 492 , 628 P.2d 1343 (1981). | 2 | 2001–2001 |
Donaldson v. Greenwood
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2 sentences1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. 1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. | 2 | 1970–1979 |
Swope v. Sundgren
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2 sentences1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. 1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. | 2 | 1970–1979 |
Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo
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2 sentences1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. 1979Swope v. Sundgren, 73 Wn.2d 747 , 440 P.2d 494 (1968); Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo, 47 Wn.2d 296 , 287 P.2d 349 (1955); Donaldson v. Greenwood, 40 Wn.2d 238 , 242 P.2d 1038 (1952); see note and cases cited in 26 Wash. L. | 2 | 1970–1979 |
Gardner v. Seymour
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2 sentences1963Gardner v. Seymour, 27 Wn. (2d) 802, 180 P. (2d) 564 .” Appellant fully disclosed all information within his knowledge as to the origin of the fire. 1961Gardner v. Seymour, 27 Wn. (2d) 802, 180 P. (2d) 564 . *532 In this case, there was no attempt by the defendant to explain how the fire could have started, unless it sprang from the embers of the first fire. | 2 | 1961–1963 |
Unruh v. Cacchiotti
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1 sentence2026Id. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Evans v. Continental Casualty Co.
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2 sentences2024Washington recognized the binding effect of a reasonable settlement in Evans v. Continental Casualty Co., 40 Wn.2d 614, 628 , 245 P.2d 470 (1952), in which the court concluded, where an insurer defends under a reservation of rights, “it is well established that the insured may settle and recover from the 15 No. 85400-3-I/16 insurer.” Evans traced the rule at least to St. 2024Washington recognized the binding effect of a reasonable settlement in Evans v. Continental Casualty Co., 40 Wn.2d 614, 628 , 245 P.2d 470 (1952), in which the court concluded, where an insurer defends under a reservation of rights, “it is well established that the insured may settle and recover from the 15 No. 85400-3-I/16 insurer.” Evans traced the rule at least to St. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Department of Labor & Industries v. Slaugh
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1 sentence2024But we do not apply the last antecedent rule “ ‘if other factors, such as context and language in related statutes, indicate contrary legislative intent.’ ” Dep’t of Labor & Indus. v. Slaugh, 177 Wn. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Berrocal v. Fernandez green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Cleppe
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1 sentence2021The court in Cleppe recognized the inherent “harshness” of a law strictly criminalizing all drug possession and sought to mitigate the unjust consequences of such a law by adopting the affirmative defense of unwitting possession. 96 Wn.2d at 381 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Crossen v. Skagit County green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Washburn ex rel. Estate of Roznowski v. City of Federal Way green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Youker v. Douglas County green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| State v. Bell green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Miles green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Adams green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Johnson green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Peasley v. Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Smith v. United States green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Seaborn Pile Driving Co. v. Glew green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Tauscher v. Puget Sound Power & Light Co. green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. Dolson green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| State v. Dolson green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Leonard v. City of Bothell green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Paget v. Logan green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| State v. Johnson green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
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.
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.