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supremacy clause in Washington

58 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1953–2024 2 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, A.G.green
wash · 2000 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016See Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-77 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000).

2015Because Thomas was a Norwegian citizen living in Norway at the time of service, Kim was obligated to serve her under the requirements of the Hague Convention. ¶18 Under the supremacy clause, United States Constitution article VI, the “Hague Convention preempts inconsistent methods of service prescribed by state law in all cases to which [t]he Hague Convention applies.” Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-75 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000).

14
Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AGgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016See Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-77 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000).

2015Because Thomas was a Norwegian citizen living in Norway at the time of service, Kim was obligated to serve her under the requirements of the Hague Convention. ¶18 Under the supremacy clause, United States Constitution article VI, the “Hague Convention preempts inconsistent methods of service prescribed by state law in all cases to which [t]he Hague Convention applies.” Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-75 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000).

14
Goodwin v. Bacongreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–2020
2 sentences

2020The doctrine of preemption is derived from the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution, which states: “[T]he Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme law of the land . . . any thing in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.” U.S. CONST. art. 6, cl. 2; Goodwin, 127 Wn.2d at 57 .

2020There is a general presumption against preemption, “‘unless that [is] the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.’” Goodwin, 127 Wn.2d at 57 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Grp., Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 , 112 S. Ct. 2608 , 120 L.

13
M'culloch v. State of Marylandgreen
· 1819 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See M‘Culloch, 17 U.S. 316 .

11
S.S. v. Alexandergreen
washctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See S.S. v. Alexander, 143 Wn.

11
State v. Labor Ready, Inc.green
washctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
State v. Labor Ready, Inc.green
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Pirolo v. City of Clearwatergreen
ca11 · 1983 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Chapman v. Houston Welfare Rights Organizationgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
General Atomic Co. v. Feltergreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Flannery v. Stephensongreen
alacivapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Pinkis v. Network Cinema Corp.green
washctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Grayned v. City of Rockfordgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
United States v. State of Washingtongreen
wawd · 1974 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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 (55)

CaseCitedYears
Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., Inc. green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2015While the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution provides that United States law is supreme, notwithstanding any contrary state law, see Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 78 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) (citing U.S. Const, art.

2015While the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution provides that United States law is supreme, notwithstanding any contrary state law, see Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wn.2d 67, 78 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995) (citing U.S. Const, art.

62006–2015
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2020There is a general presumption against preemption, “‘unless that [is] the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.’” Goodwin, 127 Wn.2d at 57 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Grp., Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 , 112 S. Ct. 2608 , 120 L.

2020There is a general presumption against preemption, “‘unless that [is] the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.’” Goodwin, 127 Wn.2d at 57 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Cipollone v. Liggett Grp., Inc., 505 U.S. 504, 516 , 112 S. Ct. 2608 , 120 L.

51995–2020
In Re Thorensen green
washctapp · 1987
2 sentences

1995App. 493, 497 , 730 P.2d 1380 (1987) ("When there are conflicts between the [Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) and PKPA], the PKPA preempts state law under the supremacy clause; therefore, questions of jurisdiction arising in interstate custody matters must first be decided by reference to the PKPA” (Emphasis added.))).

1995App. 493, 497 , 730 P.2d 1380 (1987) ("When there are conflicts between the [UCCJA and PKPA], the PKPA preempts state law under the supremacy clause; therefore, questions of jurisdiction arising in *198 interstate custody matters must first be decided by reference to the PKPA” (emphasis added))). 1 The relevant portions of the PKPA read as follows: (a) The appropriate authorities of every State shall enforce according to its terms . . . any child custody determination made consistently with the provisions of this section by a court of another State. (b) As used in this section, the term— (3) “

31990–1995
Antoine v. Washington green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1991Antoine v. Washington, 420 U.S. 194, 204 , 43 L.

1991Antoine v. Washington, 420 U.S. 194, 204 , 43 L.

31981–1991
McKee v. AT&T Corp. green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2020McKee v. AT &T Corp., 164 Wn.2d 372, 387 , 191 P.3d 845 (2008).

2012Under the United States Constitution’s supremacy clause, 16 “state laws are not superseded by congressional legislation unless that is the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.” McKee v. AT&T Corp., 164 Wn.2d 372, 387 , 191 P.3d 845 (2008) (emphasis added).

22012–2020
McKee v. AT & T CORP. green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2020McKee v. AT &T Corp., 164 Wn.2d 372, 387 , 191 P.3d 845 (2008).

2012Under the United States Constitution’s supremacy clause, 16 “state laws are not superseded by congressional legislation unless that is the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.” McKee v. AT&T Corp., 164 Wn.2d 372, 387 , 191 P.3d 845 (2008) (emphasis added).

22012–2020
State v. Grimes green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2006This contention is without merit. ¶ 14 Supremacy Clause analysis "`starts with the basic assumption that Congress did not intend to displace state law.'" State v. Grimes, 111 Wash.App. 544, 550-51 , 46 P.3d 801 (2002) (quoting Stevedoring Servs. of Am., Inc. v. Eggert, 129 Wash.2d 17, 23-24 , 914 P.2d 737 (1996)) (internal quotation marks omitted).

2006Grimes, 111 Wn.

22006–2006
Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1999Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo, 439 U.S. 572, 590 , 99 S. Ct. 802 , 59 L.

1999Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo, 439 U.S. 572, 590 , 99 S. Ct. 802 , 59 L.

21999–1999
Rose v. Erickson green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

1996Rose, 106 Wash.2d at 423-24 , 721 P.2d 969 .

1996Rose, 106 Wash.2d at 423-24 , 721 P.2d 969 .

21996–1996
Martin v. Hunter's Lessee green
· 1816
2 sentences

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 Wheat.) 304, 340-41 , 4 L.

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 *717 Wheat.) 304, 340-41, 4 L.Ed. 97 (1816); Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1, 17-19 , 3 L.Ed.2d 5 , 78 S.Ct. 1401 (1958); Scruggs v. Rhay, 70 Wn.2d 755, 760 , 425 P.2d 364 (1967).

21977–1980
Cooper v. Aaron green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 *717 Wheat.) 304, 340-41, 4 L.Ed. 97 (1816); Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1, 17-19 , 3 L.Ed.2d 5 , 78 S.Ct. 1401 (1958); Scruggs v. Rhay, 70 Wn.2d 755, 760 , 425 P.2d 364 (1967).

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 *717 Wheat.) 304, 340-41, 4 L.Ed. 97 (1816); Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1, 17-19 , 3 L.Ed.2d 5 , 78 S.Ct. 1401 (1958); Scruggs v. Rhay, 70 Wn.2d 755, 760 , 425 P.2d 364 (1967).

21977–1980
In RE SCRUGGS v. Rhay green
wash · 1967
2 sentences

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 *717 Wheat.) 304, 340-41, 4 L.Ed. 97 (1816); Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1, 17-19 , 3 L.Ed.2d 5 , 78 S.Ct. 1401 (1958); Scruggs v. Rhay, 70 Wn.2d 755, 760 , 425 P.2d 364 (1967).

1980Martin v. Hunter's Lessee, 14 U.S. (1 *717 Wheat.) 304, 340-41, 4 L.Ed. 97 (1816); Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1, 17-19 , 3 L.Ed.2d 5 , 78 S.Ct. 1401 (1958); Scruggs v. Rhay, 70 Wn.2d 755, 760 , 425 P.2d 364 (1967).

21977–1980
Burns v. Department of Social & Health Services neutral
washctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1980Ms. Bazan argues that we should reassess our decisions in Burns v. Department of Social & Health Servs., 20 Wn.

1980Ms. Bazan argues that we should reassess our decisions in Burns v. Department of Social & Health Servs., 20 Wn.

21980–1980
Department of Employment v. United States green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2024There is “no simple test for ascertaining whether an institution is so closely related to governmental activity as to become a tax-immune instrumentality.” Dep’t of Emp’t v. United States, 385 U.S. 355, 358-59 , 87 S. Ct. 464 , 17 L.

2024There is “no simple test for ascertaining whether an institution is so closely related to governmental activity as to become a tax-immune instrumentality.” Dep’t of Emp’t v. United States, 385 U.S. 355, 358-59 , 87 S. Ct. 464 , 17 L.

12024–2024
United States v. New Mexico green
scotus · 1982
1 sentence

2024Today, the supremacy clause prohibits only those taxes laid directly on the federal government or on an entity “so closely connected to the Government that the two cannot realistically be viewed as separate entities.” New Mexico, 455 U.S. at 735 .

12024–2024
Haberman v. Washington Public Power Supply System green
wash · 1988
1 sentence

2021Power Supply Sys., 109 Wn.2d 107, 121 , 744 P.2d 1032 (1987). 7 A. Garmon holds that state law claims are preempted when they involve conduct “arguably” protected under section 7 Congress has the power to preempt state law based on the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution.

12021–2021
Matter of Marriage of Brown green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

2020The order that transfers, divides, or distributes Social Security benefits in violation of the Supremacy clause, federal preemption principles, and the Social Security Act is void.7 7 This case is distinguishable from cases such as In re Marriage of Brown, 98 Wn.2d 46 , 653 P.2d 602 (1982), and In re Marriage of Weiser, ___ Wn.

2020The order that transfers, divides, or distributes Social Security benefits in violation of the Supremacy clause, federal preemption principles, and the Social Security Act is void.7 7 This case is distinguishable from cases such as In re Marriage of Brown, 98 Wn.2d 46 , 653 P.2d 602 (1982), and In re Marriage of Weiser, ___ Wn.

12020–2020
Philpott v. Essex County Welfare Board green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2018Philpott v. Essex County Welfare Board, 409 U.S. 413, 417 , 93 S. Ct. 590 , 34 L.

2018Philpott v. Essex County Welfare Board, 409 U.S. 413, 417 , 93 S. Ct. 590 , 34 L.

12018–2018
Hillman v. Maretta green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2016Hillman v. Maretta, _ U.S. _, 133 S. Ct. 1943, 1949 , 186 L.

2016Hillman v. Maretta, _ U.S. _, 133 S. Ct. 1943, 1949 , 186 L.

12016–2016
Macias v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2015Because of this, and because the applicable statutory limitation period had expired at the time that Yoon moved for summary judgment, we hold that the trial court erred in ruling on Yoon’s motion. 4 ¶9 “A trial court’s denial of summary judgment is reviewed de novo, with the appellate court engaging in the same inquiry as the trial court.” Macias v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc., 175 Wn.2d 402, 407 , 282 P.3d 1069 (2012).

2015Because of this, and because the applicable statutory limitation period had expired at the time that Yoon moved for summary judgment, we hold that the trial court erred in ruling on Yoon’s motion. 4 ¶9 “A trial court’s denial of summary judgment is reviewed de novo, with the appellate court engaging in the same inquiry as the trial court.” Macias v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc., 175 Wn.2d 402, 407 , 282 P.3d 1069 (2012).

12015–2015
Arizona v. United States green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2015Arizona v. United States, _U.S. _, 132 S. Ct. 2492, 2500-01 , 183 L.

2015Arizona v. United States, _U.S. _, 132 S. Ct. 2492, 2500-01 , 183 L.

12015–2015
Robertson v. State Liquor Control Bd. green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2015App. 848, 853 , 10 P.3d 1079 (2000). f 75 The supremacy clause in the United States Constitution gives the federal government the power to preempt state law.

12015–2015
Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Schlunk green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

2015Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-75 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000) (citing Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Schlunk, 486 U.S. 694, 699 , 108 S. Ct. 2104 , 100 L.

2015Broad v. Mannesmann Anlagenbau, AG, 141 Wn.2d 670, 674-75 , 10 P.3d 371 (2000) (citing Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Schlunk, 486 U.S. 694, 699 , 108 S. Ct. 2104 , 100 L.

12015–2015
cluster 779698 green
ca9 · 2002
1 sentence

2012We hold that federal preemption is not clear and manifest here. ¶19 KCU argues that the presumption against preemption does not apply here because there has been a “ ‘history of significant federal presence’ in national banking.” Br. of Appellant at 27 (emphasis added) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Bank of Am. v. City of San Francisco, 309 F.3d 551 , 559 (9th Cir. 2002)).

12012–2012
Bravo v. Dolsen Companies green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2010Bravo, 125 Wn.2d 745 , is inapposite.

12010–2010
STEVEDORING SERV. OF AMERICA v. Eggert green
wash · 1996
12006–2006
Stevedoring Services of America, Inc. v. Eggert green
wash · 1996
12006–2006
City of Seattle v. Montana green
wash · 1996
12006–2006
City of Seattle v. Montana green
wash · 1996
12006–2006
State v. Grimes neutral
washctapp · 2002
12006–2006
In Re the Marriage of Kastanas green
washctapp · 1995
11998–1998
Mt. Park Homeowners Ass'n, Inc. v. Tydings green
wash · 1994
11997–1997
Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp. green
scotus · 1947
11995–1995
McLin v. Trimble green
okla · 1990
11995–1995
Klindtworth v. Burkett green
nd · 1991
11995–1995
Pizzato's Inc. v. City of Berwyn green
illappct · 1988
11995–1995
City of Berwyn v. Pizzato's Inc. green
scotus · 1989
11995–1995
Salyer Land Co. v. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District green
scotus · 1973
11988–1988
Ball v. James green
scotus · 1981
11988–1988
Ridgway v. Ridgway green
scotus · 1981
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 28u.s.c.1738a (5) USC § 7u.s.c.136 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.407 (4) USC § 15u.s.c.1334 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.1738 (3) USC § 33u.s.c.905 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.659 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.920 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.080 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.170 (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

CA 325 (1960–2026) IL 147 (1953–2026) WA 58 (1953–2024) NY 55 (1949–2017) TX 51 (1976–2024) CT 49 (1974–2022) NJ 27 (1963–2026) MA 27 (1954–2023) FL 25 (1960–2017) PA 24 (1944–2014) MI 23 (1962–2022) WI 20 (1970–2016) MO 19 (1970–2019) LA 17 (1966–2020) IA 16 (1966–2018) CO 16 (1970–2026) NM 16 (1958–2021) IN 14 (1978–2016) MN 12 (1974–2017) AZ 11 (1970–2022) WV 11 (1987–2026) AR 11 (1988–2025) MD 11 (1965–2021) MT 10 (1979–2009) NV 10 (1965–2019) RI 10 (1945–2015) ID 9 (1974–1988) KS 9 (1981–2026) OH 9 (1948–2017) NE 9 (1983–2017) AK 9 (1970–2003) NC 8 (1950–2022) TN 8 (1956–1993) AL 8 (1964–1995) ND 8 (1979–2015) ME 8 (1970–2011) OK 8 (1979–2020) UT 7 (1976–2017) KY 6 (1980–2026) NH 6 (1948–1995) GA 6 (1981–2024) OR 5 (1973–2024) VA 4 (1991–2009) VT 3 (2000–2014) HI 3 (1980–2017) SC 3 (1989–2021) MS 2 (1966–1970) DC 2 (1981–1992) WY 2 (1985–2003) SD 2 (1985–2010)

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