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corollary rule in Washington

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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re WINSHIPgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016State 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.

33
City of Spokane v. County of Spokanegreen
wash · 2006 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Related 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)).

26
City of Spokane v. Spokane Countygreen
wash · 2006 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Related 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)).

26
State v. Bunkergreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Related 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)).

25
State v. Bunkergreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

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 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)).

24
National Federation of Retired Persons v. Insurance Commissionergreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

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.

11
Davis v. Department of Labor & Industriesgreen
wash · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

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.

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.

11
Bender v. City of Seattlegreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
State v. Agergreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
State v. Agergreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11

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 (70)

CaseCitedYears
All Seasons Living Centers, Inc. v. State green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

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 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 .

61999–2008
In Re Sehome Park Care Center, Inc. green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

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 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

41999–2008
State v. W.R. green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

32015–2021
State v. Cheatam green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2016State 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.

32016–2016
State v. Cheatam green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2016State 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.

32016–2016
In re the Personal Restraint of Smith green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2008In 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)).

32004–2008
In Re Smith green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2008In 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)).

32004–2008
Berrocal v. Fernandez green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2024And 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).

22021–2024
State v. Guloy green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2019Id. at 422 .

2017Id. at 422 .

22017–2019
State v. Richardson green
wash · 1972
2 sentences

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

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

22014–2014
United States v. Broce green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2007United 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.

22007–2007
Menna v. New York green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

2007Menna, 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.

22007–2007
Crown Controls, Inc. v. Smiley green
wash · 1988
2 sentences

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.

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.

22006–2006
State v. McGee green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

22004–2004
In Re the Welfare of Dodge green
washctapp · 1981
2 sentences

2001In re Welfare of Dodge, 29 Wn.

2001In re Welfare of Dodge, 29 Wash.App. 486, 492 , 628 P.2d 1343 (1981).

22001–2001
Donaldson v. Greenwood green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

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.

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.

21970–1979
Swope v. Sundgren green
wash · 1968
2 sentences

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.

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.

21970–1979
Barrinuevo v. Barrinuevo green
wash · 1955
2 sentences

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.

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.

21970–1979
Gardner v. Seymour green
wash · 1947
2 sentences

1963Gardner 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.

21961–1963
Unruh v. Cacchiotti green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2026Id.

12026–2026
Evans v. Continental Casualty Co. green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

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.

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.

12024–2024
Department of Labor & Industries v. Slaugh green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024But 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.

12024–2024
Berrocal v. Fernandez green
wash · 2005
12021–2021
State v. Cleppe green
wash · 1981
1 sentence

2021The 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 .

12021–2021
Crossen v. Skagit County green
wash · 1983
12018–2018
Washburn ex rel. Estate of Roznowski v. City of Federal Way green
wash · 2013
12018–2018
Youker v. Douglas County green
washctapp · 2011
12018–2018
State v. Bell green
wash · 1962
12017–2017
State v. Miles green
wash · 1970
12017–2017
State v. Adams green
wash · 1978
12017–2017
State v. Johnson green
washctapp · 2010
12017–2017
Peasley v. Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co. green
wash · 1942
12015–2015
Smith v. United States green
scotus · 2013
12014–2014
Seaborn Pile Driving Co. v. Glew green
washctapp · 2006
12013–2013
Tauscher v. Puget Sound Power & Light Co. green
wash · 1981
12012–2012
State v. Dolson green
wash · 1999
12004–2004
State v. Dolson green
wash · 1999
12004–2004
Leonard v. City of Bothell green
wash · 1976
11994–1994
Paget v. Logan green
wash · 1970
11994–1994
State v. Johnson green
wash · 1983
11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (10) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.4013 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.99.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.52.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.289 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.342 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.502 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.28.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.040 (3)

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