acts test in Washington

9 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2016 0 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
Sierra Berdecía v. Pedro A. Pizá, Inc.green prsupreme · 1961 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 1 sentence 1985Appleman, Insurance § 4687 (1979); see Larson v. American Bridge Co., 40 Wash. 224 , 82 P. 294 (1905).	1	1
Larson v. American Bridge Co.green wash · 1905 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 1 sentence 1985Appleman, Insurance § 4687 (1979); see Larson v. American Bridge Co., 40 Wash. 224 , 82 P. 294 (1905).	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 (12)

Case	Cited	Years
Nivens v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner green wash · 1997 2 sentences 2015ANALYSIS This case centers on our decision in Nivens v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner, 133 Wn.2d 192 , 943 P.2d 286 (1997), and subsequent decisions from the Court of Appeals that have applied a prior similar acts test to determining foreseeability. 2015ANALYSIS ¶40 This case centers on our decision in Nivens v. 7-11 Hoagy’s Corner, 133 Wn.2d 192 , 943 P.2d 286 (1997), and subsequent decisions from the Court of Appeals that have applied a prior similar acts test to determining foreseeability.	3	2015–2015
Nivens v. Corner green wash · 1997 2 sentences 2015ANALYSIS This case centers on our decision in Nivens v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner, 133 Wn.2d 192 , 943 P.2d 286 (1997), and subsequent decisions from the Court of Appeals that have applied a prior similar acts test to determining foreseeability. 2015ANALYSIS ¶40 This case centers on our decision in Nivens v. 7-11 Hoagy’s Corner, 133 Wn.2d 192 , 943 P.2d 286 (1997), and subsequent decisions from the Court of Appeals that have applied a prior similar acts test to determining foreseeability.	3	2015–2015
Brendan McKown v. Simon Property Group Inc green ca9 · 2012 2 sentences 2015Because the third certified question is conditional, asking for the characteristics of a prior similar acts test only "[i]f proof of previous acts of similar violence is required," McKown, 689 F.3d at 1087 , I would not answer it. 2015Because the third certified question is conditional, asking for the characteristics of a prior similar acts test only “[i]f proof of previous acts of similar violence is required,” McKown, 689 F.3d at 1087 , I would not answer it.	3	2015–2015
Kuehn v. White green washctapp · 1979 2 sentences 1988App. 274, 277 , 600 P.2d 679 (1979): A master is responsible for the servant's acts under the doctrine of respondeat superior when the servant acts within the scope of his or her employment and in furtherance of the master's business. 1987App. 274, 277 , 600 P.2d 679 (1979): A master is responsible for the servant's acts under the doctrine of respondeat superior when the servant acts within the scope of his or her employment and in furtherance of the master's business.	2	1987–1988
State v. Aleshire green wash · 1977 1 sentence 2016State v. Aleshire, 89 Wn.2d 67, 71 , 568 P .2d 799 ( 1977).	1	2016–2016
State v. Mutch green wash · 2011 2 sentences 2013If the instructions do not inform the jury that each count must be based on a separate and distinct act, this court must determine whether the evidence, arguments, and instructions made the separate acts requirement'" manifestly apparent to the jury.'" 10 No. 29899-0-III State v. Bunch Id. at 664 (quoting State v. Berg, 147 Wn. 2013App. 923, 931 , 198 P.3d 529 (2008), abrogated on other grounds, Mutch, 171 Wn.2d 646 ).	1	2013–2013
State v. Berg green washctapp · 2008 1 sentence 2013If the instructions do not inform the jury that each count must be based on a separate and distinct act, this court must determine whether the evidence, arguments, and instructions made the separate acts requirement'" manifestly apparent to the jury.'" 10 No. 29899-0-III State v. Bunch Id. at 664 (quoting State v. Berg, 147 Wn.	1	2013–2013
State v. Berg green washctapp · 2008 1 sentence 2013App. 923, 931 , 198 P.3d 529 (2008), abrogated on other grounds, Mutch, 171 Wn.2d 646 ).	1	2013–2013
Fite v. Lee green washctapp · 1974 2 sentences 1990App. 585, 588 , 699 P.2d 797 , review denied, 104 Wn.2d 1025 (1985), the court said without analysis that the client "is not liable for the acts of the defense attorneys who were acting as independent contractors." 14 The other Washington case, Fite v. Lee, 11 Wn. 118 App. 21, 521 P.2d 964 , 97 A.L.R.3d 678 , review denied, 84 Wn.2d 1005 (1974), provides a detailed and thus more persuasive analysis. 1990App. 585, 588 , 699 P.2d 797 , review denied, 104 Wn.2d 1025 (1985), the court said without analysis that the client "is not liable for the acts of the defense attorneys who were acting as independent contractors." 14 The other Washington case, Fite v. Lee, 11 Wn. 118 App. 21, 521 P.2d 964 , 97 A.L.R.3d 678 , review denied, 84 Wn.2d 1005 (1974), provides a detailed and thus more persuasive analysis.	1	1990–1990
Evans v. Steinberg green washctapp · 1985 1 sentence 1990App. 585, 588 , 699 P.2d 797 , review denied, 104 Wn.2d 1025 (1985), the court said without analysis that the client "is not liable for the acts of the defense attorneys who were acting as independent contractors." 14 The other Washington case, Fite v. Lee, 11 Wn. *118 App. 21, 521 P.2d 964 , 97 A.L.R.3d 678 , review denied, 84 Wn.2d 1005 (1974), provides a detailed and thus more persuasive analysis.	1	1990–1990
Kyreacos v. Smith green wash · 1977 2 sentences 1988Where a servant steps aside from the master's business in order to effect some purpose of his own, the master is not liable. 507 See also Kyreacos v. Smith, 89 Wn.2d 425, 429 , 572 P.2d 723 (1977); Westerland v. Argonaut Grill, 185 Wash. 411 , 55 P.2d 819 (1936). 1988Where a servant steps aside from the master's business in order to effect some purpose of his own, the master is not liable. 507 See also Kyreacos v. Smith, 89 Wn.2d 425, 429 , 572 P.2d 723 (1977); Westerland v. Argonaut Grill, 185 Wash. 411 , 55 P.2d 819 (1936).	1	1988–1988
Westerland v. Argonaut Grill green wash · 1936 2 sentences 1988Where a servant steps aside from the master's business in order to effect some purpose of his own, the master is not liable. 507 See also Kyreacos v. Smith, 89 Wn.2d 425, 429 , 572 P.2d 723 (1977); Westerland v. Argonaut Grill, 185 Wash. 411 , 55 P.2d 819 (1936). 1988Where a servant steps aside from the master's business in order to effect some purpose of his own, the master is not liable. 507 See also Kyreacos v. Smith, 89 Wn.2d 425, 429 , 572 P.2d 723 (1977); Westerland v. Argonaut Grill, 185 Wash. 411 , 55 P.2d 819 (1936).	1	1988–1988

Where else courts name it

TX 29 (1937–2024) CA 18 (1964–2026) OH 12 (1970–2025) MI 11 (1962–2014) IL 10 (1896–2008) WA 9 (1985–2016) NC 9 (1995–2026) GA 7 (1935–2019) FL 6 (1945–2002) NY 5 (1892–1961) VA 4 (1992–2026) CT 4 (1993–2006) TN 4 (2013–2018) NJ 4 (1989–2025) MA 4 (2003–2025) OK 4 (1924–1999) WI 3 (1973–2021) MS 3 (1999–2011) OR 3 (2003–2015) MT 3 (1989–1999) KS 3 (1910–2021) IN 2 (1870–1993) AL 2 (1917–2000) NM 2 (1959–1992) HI 2 (1953–1995) MO 2 (1963–1977) AR 2 (1930–1934) SD 2 (1998–2010) PA 2 (1920–2009) WV 2 (2015–2018) SC 2 (1922–2011) NE 2 (2016–2019) MD 2 (1923–1975)

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