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case-by-case analysis in Washington

63 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Willisgreen
wash · 2004 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017"The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by [our Rules of Evidence] and requires a case by case inquiry." State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004). 13 }rausto v. Yakima HMA, No. 93312-0 Accordingly, our Rules of Evidence detail the circumstances under which a witness may offer testimony in the form of an expert opinion.

2013Jensen, 158 Wn.2d at 398-99 ; State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004) (“The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by ER 702 and requires a case by case inquiry.”).

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State v. Willisgreen
wash · 2004 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017"The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by [our Rules of Evidence] and requires a case by case inquiry." State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004). 13 }rausto v. Yakima HMA, No. 93312-0 Accordingly, our Rules of Evidence detail the circumstances under which a witness may offer testimony in the form of an expert opinion.

2013Jensen, 158 Wn.2d at 398-99 ; State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004) (“The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by ER 702 and requires a case by case inquiry.”).

24
State v. Ringerred
wash · 1983 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1989–2009
2 sentences

2009See Ringer, 100 Wash.2d at 700 , 674 P.2d 1240 ("The question remains whether the search of Ringer's van could be justified under the so-called `exigent circumstances' exception.").

2009See Ringer, 100 Wn.2d at 700 (“The question remains whether the search of Ringer’s van could be justified under the so-called ‘exigent circumstances’ exception.”).

23
Tisdale v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Tisdale, 498 So. 2d at 1282 (“the congressional dichotomy between House and Senate and the ultimate compromise giving rise to federal rule 801(d)(l)(A)[ ] seem to dictate a ‘bright line’ construction rather than a case-by-case analysis of the circumstances surrounding the taking of the statement to determine reliability and thus admissibility”). ¶51 Because Smith is inconsistent with ER 801(d)(l)(i)’s plain language and the overwhelming majority of precedent interpreting equivalent rules, I would hold that it was incorrectly decided.

2016See Tisdale, 498 So. 2d at 1282 ("the congressional dichotomy between House and Senate and the ultimate compromise giving rise to federal rule 80 1(d)(1 )(A)[] seem to dictate a 'bright line' construction rather than a case-by-case analysis of the circumstances surrounding the taking of the statement to determine reliability and thus admissibility").

22
State v. Stegallgreen
wash · 1994 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Stegall, 124 Wn.2d at 725 (requiring a case-by-case analysis).

2016See Stegall, 124 Wn.2d at 725 (requiring a case-by-case analysis). ¶12 We stress that defense counsel did not object on the record to finishing individual voir dire out of Black’s presence.

22
State v. Brewtongreen
washctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014App. 821 ,] 824[, 515 P.2d 172 (1973)]; see also State v. Brewton, 49 Wn.

2014App. [821, 824, 515 P.2d 172 (1973)]; see also State v. Brewton, 49 Wn.

22
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 .

22
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 .

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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 .

22
State v. Adelgreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Adel, 136 Wash.2d at 640-41 , 965 P.2d 1072 (Talmadge, J. concurring) (noting that, despite the majority's holding that misdemeanor possession of marijuana was one unit of prosecution even though two quantities were found in the defendant's contemporaneous possession, a case-by-case analysis is required to determine whether, for instance, one quantity was in Seattle and another in Spokane or one quantity was consumed before another was possessed). [5] Sutherby also asserts that the trial court violated his right to a jury trial by finding the fact of the child victims' identity in order to

2007See Adel, 136 Wn.2d at 640-41 (Talmadge, J., concurring) (noting that, despite the majority’s holding that misdemeanor possession of marijuana was one unit of prosecution even though two quantities were found in the defendant’s contemporaneous possession, a case-by-case analysis is required to determine whether, for instance, one quantity was in Seattle and another in Spokane or one quantity was consumed before another was possessed).

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State v. Blazinagreen
wash · 2015 · cited in 10 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021See 182 Wn.2d at 831-32 . 6 This practice was deemed improper because the legislature “intended each judge to conduct a case-by-case analysis” to determine which discretionary costs are “appropriate to the individual defendant’s circumstances.” Blazina, 182 Wn.2d at 834 .

2021See 182 Wn.2d at 831-32 . 6 This practice was deemed improper because the legislature “intended each judge to conduct a case-by-case analysis” to determine which discretionary costs are “appropriate to the individual defendant’s circumstances.” Blazina, 182 Wn.2d at 834 .

110
State v. Ellergreen
wash · 1974 · cited in 7 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1986–2025
2 sentences

2025Eller, 84 Wn.2d at 96 .

2019“Whether the denial of a continuance rises to the level of a constitutional violation requires a case by case inquiry.” Downing, 151 Wn.2d at 275 (citing Eller, 84 Wn.2d at 96 ).

17
State v. O'Haragreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014O’Hara, 167 Wn.2d at 101-04 (whether error in a self-defense jury instruction is constitutional requires a case by case analysis).

2014O' Hara, 167 Wn.2d at 101 - 04 ( whether error in a self - defense jury instruction is constitutional requires a case by case analysis).

12
Heidebrink v. Moriwakigreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011With these parties in mind, the scope of CR 26(b)(3) should provide protection when such protection comports with the underlying rationale of the rule to allow broad discovery, while maintaining certain restraints on bad faith, irrelevant and privileged inquiries in order to ensure just and fair resolutions of disputes." Heidebrink, 104 Wash.2d at 400 , 706 P.2d 212 (what was formerly CR 26(b)(3) is now (b)(4)). [11] An SVP evaluation report contains, at a minimum, a complete social and sexual history, complex judgments regarding volitional impairment, predictive statements focused specificall

2011With these parties in mind, the scope of CR 26(b)(3) should provide protection when such protection comports with the underlying rationale of the rule to allow broad discovery, while maintaining certain restraints on bad faith, irrelevant and privileged inquiries in order to ensure just and fair resolutions of disputes." Heidebrink, 104 Wash.2d at 400 , 706 P.2d 212 (what was formerly CR 26(b)(3) is now (b)(4)). [11] An SVP evaluation report contains, at a minimum, a complete social and sexual history, complex judgments regarding volitional impairment, predictive statements focused specificall

12
State v. Wingategreen
wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Wingate, 155 Wn.2d at 823 n.l; Riley, 137 Wn.2d at 909-10 .

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State v. Adelgreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Terhune v. A. H. Robins Co.green
wash · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Downing green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2019“Whether the denial of a continuance rises to the level of a constitutional violation requires a case-by-case inquiry.” Downing, 151 Wn.2d at 275 .

2019“Whether the denial of a continuance rises to the level of a constitutional violation requires a case by case inquiry.” Downing, 151 Wn.2d at 275 (citing Eller, 84 Wn.2d at 96 ).

72015–2025
State v. Downing green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2025State v. Downing, 151 Wn.2d 265, 275 , 87 P.3d 1169 (2004).

2017Whether denial of the request to issue a material witness warrant 1 "rises to the level of a constitutional violation requires a case-by-case inquiry." State v. Downing, 151 Wn.2d 265, 275-76 , 87 P.3d 1169 (2004).

32017–2025
State v. Grott green
wash · 2020
2 sentences

2026Jury instructions are reviewed on “a case-by-case inquiry.” State v. Grott, 195 Wn.2d 256, 271 , 458 P.3d 750 (2020).

2026Jury instructions are reviewed on “a case-by-case inquiry.” State v. Grott, 195 Wn.2d 256, 271 , 458 P.3d 750 (2020).

22022–2026
State v. Tradewell green
washctapp · 1973
2 sentences

2014The 1986 amendment codified a rule that prevented physician witness-shopping, while the 1987 amendment did away with the case-by-case waiver analysis, instituting the blanket 90-day waiver rule: A patient who could select among various physicians’ opinions, and claim privilege as to the remainder, would make a mockery of justice. [State v.] Tradewell, [ 9 Wn.

2014App. 821 ,] 824[, 515 P.2d 172 (1973)]; see also State v. Brewton, 49 Wn.

22014–2014
City of Fircrest v. Jensen green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2013Jensen, 158 Wn.2d at 398-99 ; State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004) ("The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by ER 702 and requires a case by case inquiry.").

2013Jensen, 158 Wn.2d at 398-99 ; State v. Willis, 151 Wn.2d 255, 262 , 87 P.3d 1164 (2004) (“The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by ER 702 and requires a case by case inquiry.”).

22013–2013
Bay v. Jensen green
washctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2009In Bay v. Jensen, 147 Wash.App. 641, 652-53 , 196 P.3d 753 (2008), Division Two of this court determined that the trial court failed to meet the requirements of RCW 26.09.510(2) where one party did not meet the notice requirements and the court did not meet the requirements for granting a temporary order. ¶ 34 Reading RCW 26.09.470 and .510(2) together, there is no statutory authority for the trial court's decision to grant Ms. Chua a blanket waiver of RCW 26.09.430-.480 thereby negating the case-by-case analysis required under RCW 26.09.460 and RCW 26.09.510. ¶ 35 Ms. Chua points out that RCW

2009App. 641, 652-53 , 196 P.3d 753 (2008), Division Two of this court determined that the trial court failed to meet the requirements of RCW 26.09.510(2) where one party did not meet the notice requirements and the court did not meet the requirements for granting a temporary order. ¶34 When read together, RCW 26.09.470 and .510(2) provide no statutory authority for the trial court’s decision to grant Ms. Chua a blanket waiver of RCW 26.09.430-.480 thereby negating the case-by-case analysis required under RCW 26.09.460 and RCW 26.09.510. ¶35 Ms. Chua points out that RCW 26.09.490 states that “[u]n

22009–2009
State v. Mason green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2007Id. ¶ 16 If statements are taken when there is no ongoing emergency, and the statements are for the primary purpose of establishing past events that are potentially relevant to a future prosecution, the statements are testimonial.

2007Id. ¶16 If statements are taken when there is no ongoing emergency, and the statements are for the primary purpose of establishing past events that are potentially relevant to a future prosecution, the statements are testimonial.

22007–2007
Ungar v. Sarafite green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

2004Id. at 96 (citing Cadena, 74 Wn.2d 185 ); Ungar v. Sarafite, 376 U.S. 575 , 84 S. Ct. 841 , 11 L.

2004Id. at 96 (citing Cadena, 74 Wn.2d 185 ); Ungar v. Sarafite, 376 U.S. 575 , 84 S. Ct. 841 , 11 L.

22004–2004
State v. Cadena green
wash · 1968
2 sentences

2004Id. at 96 (citing Cadena, 74 Wn.2d 185 ); Ungar v. Sarafite, 376 U.S. 575 , 84 S. Ct. 841 , 11 L.

2004Id. at 96 , 524 P.2d 242 (citing Cadena, 74 Wash.2d 185 , 443 P.2d 826 ); ( Ungar v. Sarafite, 376 U.S. 575 , 84 S.Ct. 841 , 11 L.Ed.2d 921 (1964)). [7] The existence of due diligence alone does not determine whether a constitutional right has been violated by the denial of a continuance.

22004–2004
State v. Hartzog green
wash · 1981
2 sentences

2002Hartzog, Wash.2d at 400, 635 P.2d 694 .

2002Hartzog, 96 Wn.2d at 400 .

22002–2002
Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon green
scotus · 1922
2 sentences

1997We cited in Maple Leaf to the well-known opinion in Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon, 260 U.S. 393, 415 , 43 S. Ct. 158 , 67 L.

1997We cited in Maple Leaf to the well-known opinion in Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon, 260 U.S. 393, 415 , 43 S. Ct. 158 , 67 L.

21997–1997
Maple Leaf Investors, Inc. v. Department of Ecology green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

1997Subsequent cases refined this approach by requiring a case-by-case analysis "balancing of the public interest in regulating the use of private property against the interests of private landowners not to be encumbered by restrictions on the use of their property.” Maple Leaf Inv., Inc. v. Department of Ecology, 88 Wn.2d 726, 731 , 565 P.2d 1162 (1977).

1997Subsequent cases refined this approach by requiring a case-by-case analysis "balancing of the public interest in regulating the use of private property against the interests of private landowners not to be encumbered by restrictions on the use of their property.” Maple Leaf Inv., Inc. v. Department of Ecology, 88 Wn.2d 726, 731 , 565 P.2d 1162 (1977).

21997–1997
Spain v. Employment Security Department neutral
wash · 2008
1 sentence

2021Spain, 164 Wn.2d at 258 .

12021–2021
State v. Riley green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2020See Wingate, 155 Wn.2d at 823 n.l; Riley, 137 Wn.2d at 909-10 .

12020–2020
In re the Welfare of R.H. green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2019In arguing that denial of his request for a continuance amounted to a due process violation, the father likens his request for a continuance to the facts of In re Welfare of R.H., 176 Wn.

12019–2019
Department of Social & Health Services v. Luak green
wash · 2012
12018–2018
Taylor v. Illinois green
scotus · 1988
12017–2017
State v. Groth green
washctapp · 2011
12017–2017
Alaska Steamship Co. v. Petterson green
scotus · 1954
12017–2017
State v. Edwards green
wash · 1966
12017–2017
State v. Cienfuegos green
wash · 2001
12017–2017
State v. Thomas green
wash · 1987
12017–2017
State v. Schaffer green
wash · 1966
12017–2017
Bay v. Jensen green
washctapp · 2008
12009–2009
State v. Glover green
wash · 1991
12008–2008
State v. Carter green
wash · 2004
12007–2007
State v. Carter green
wash · 2004
12007–2007
cluster 398778 green
cadc · 1981
11999–1999
State v. Edwards green
wash · 1980
11993–1993
Gagnon v. Scarpelli red
scotus · 1973
11987–1987
State v. Harp green
washctapp · 1975
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (16) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.01.160 (10) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.7541 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.46.080 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.260 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.754 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.5055 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.60.060 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.011 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.52.020 (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

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