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Witt test in Washington

7 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2006–2018 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Morgan v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018VRP (Dec. 8, 2009) at 226; see also Morgan , 504 U.S. at 750 n.5, 112 S.Ct. 2222 (Scalia, J., dissenting). ¶92 On December 22, 2009, the trial court excluded Juror 302 on the ground that her anti-death-penalty sentiments rendered her ineligible under the Witt standard.

2018VRP (Dec. 8, 2009) at 226; see also Morgan , 504 U.S. at 750 n.5, 112 S.Ct. 2222 (Scalia, J., dissenting). ¶92 On December 22, 2009, the trial court excluded Juror 302 on the ground that her anti-death-penalty sentiments rendered her ineligible under the Witt standard.

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Lonnie Joe Dutton v. John N. Brown and the Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Amicus Curiaegreen
ca10 · 1987 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

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State v. Gregoryred
wash · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

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State v. Gregoryred
wash · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

2007Excusing a juror who simply expresses conscientious objections to the death penalty violates the Witt test as “[t]he crucial inquiry is whether the venireman could follow the court’s instructions and obey his oath, notwithstanding his views on capital punishment.” Dutton v. Brown, 812 F.2d 593, 595 (10th Cir. 1987) (emphasis added); see also State v. Gregory, 158 Wn.2d 759, 814 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006) (“Under the Witt test, a juror may express scruples about capital punishment, or even personal opposition to the death penalty, so long as he or she can ultimately defer to the rule of law.”). ¶13

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Uttecht v. Browngreen
scotus · 2007 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Indeed the Uttecht Court stressed Witt’s instruction that “reviewing courts are to accord deference to the trial court,” stating, “[t]he judgment as to ‘whether a veniremen [sic] is biased ... is based upon determinations of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge’s province.’ ” Id. at 2223 (second alteration in original) (quoting Witt, 469 U.S. at 428 ).

2007Indeed the Uttecht Court stressed Witt's instruction that *407 "reviewing courts are to accord deference to the trial court," stating, "[t]he judgment as to `whether a veniremen [sic] is biased . . . is based upon determinations of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge's province.'" Id. at 2223 (quoting Witt, 469 U.S. at 428 , 105 S.Ct. 844 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Wainwright v. Witt green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2007Indeed the Uttecht Court stressed Witt’s instruction that “reviewing courts are to accord deference to the trial court,” stating, “[t]he judgment as to ‘whether a veniremen [sic] is biased ... is based upon determinations of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge’s province.’ ” Id. at 2223 (second alteration in original) (quoting Witt, 469 U.S. at 428 ).

2007Indeed the Uttecht Court stressed Witt's instruction that *407 "reviewing courts are to accord deference to the trial court," stating, "[t]he judgment as to `whether a veniremen [sic] is biased . . . is based upon determinations of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge's province.'" Id. at 2223 (quoting Witt, 469 U.S. at 428 , 105 S.Ct. 844 ).

42006–2007
Lockhart v. McCree green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2006Lockhart v. McCree, 476 U.S. 162, 176 , 106 S. Ct. 1758 , 90 L.

2006Lockhart v. McCree, 476 U.S. 162, 176 , 106 S. Ct. 1758 , 90 L.

22006–2006
Humphries v. Riveland green
wash · 1965
2 sentences

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012
Olsen v. Roberts green
wash · 1953
2 sentences

2012Not a Claim against the Decedent ¶15 Smith v. McLaren, 58 Wn.2d 907, 909 , 365 P.2d 331 (1961), and Olsen v. Roberts, 42 Wn.2d 862, 865-66 , 259 P.2d 418 (1953), establish that Witt’s claim is not a “claim against the decedent” subject to the nonclaim statute based on Witt’s alleged failure to comply with RCW 11.40.100(1).

2012Not a Claim against the Decedent ¶15 Smith v. McLaren, 58 Wn.2d 907, 909 , 365 P.2d 331 (1961), and Olsen v. Roberts, 42 Wn.2d 862, 865-66 , 259 P.2d 418 (1953), establish that Witt’s claim is not a “claim against the decedent” subject to the nonclaim statute based on Witt’s alleged failure to comply with RCW 11.40.100(1).

12012–2012
Vasquez v. Hawthorne green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012
In Re Estate of Thornton green
wash · 1972
2 sentences

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012
Smith v. McLaren green
wash · 1961
2 sentences

2012Not a Claim against the Decedent ¶15 Smith v. McLaren, 58 Wn.2d 907, 909 , 365 P.2d 331 (1961), and Olsen v. Roberts, 42 Wn.2d 862, 865-66 , 259 P.2d 418 (1953), establish that Witt’s claim is not a “claim against the decedent” subject to the nonclaim statute based on Witt’s alleged failure to comply with RCW 11.40.100(1).

2012Not a Claim against the Decedent ¶15 Smith v. McLaren, 58 Wn.2d 907, 909 , 365 P.2d 331 (1961), and Olsen v. Roberts, 42 Wn.2d 862, 865-66 , 259 P.2d 418 (1953), establish that Witt’s claim is not a “claim against the decedent” subject to the nonclaim statute based on Witt’s alleged failure to comply with RCW 11.40.100(1).

12012–2012
Compton v. Westerman green
wash · 1928
2 sentences

2012The Estate does not show that the mere fact some similar claims have been filed as creditor claims and that such filings were not challenged establishes that Witt’s claim was a “claim against the decedent.” RCW 11.40.010. *221 ¶20 Citing Compton v. Westerman, 150 Wash. 391 , 273 P. 524 (1928), the Estate next argues that Witt’s claim is a “generalized claim against all assets” and not a claim against specific property.

2012The Estate does not show that the mere fact some similar claims have been filed as creditor claims and that such filings were not challenged establishes that Witt’s claim was a “claim against the decedent.” RCW 11.40.010. *221 ¶20 Citing Compton v. Westerman, 150 Wash. 391 , 273 P. 524 (1928), the Estate next argues that Witt’s claim is a “generalized claim against all assets” and not a claim against specific property.

12012–2012
In Re the Marriage of Lindsey green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012
Latham v. Hennessey green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012
Vasquez v. Hawthorne green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2012Br. of Appellant at 16 (citing Vasquez v. Hawthorne, 145 Wn.2d 103 , 33 P.3d 735 (2001)), 20 (citing Latham v. Hennessey, 87 Wn.2d 550 , 554 P.2d 1057 (1976), overruled in part by In re Marriage of Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 , 678 P.2d 328 (1984); In re Estate of Thornton, 81 Wn.2d 72 , 499 P.2d 864 (1972), overruled in part by Lindsey, 101 Wn.2d 299 ; Humphries v. Riveland, 67 Wn.2d 376 , 407 P.2d 967 (1965)).

12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.020 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (4)

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 69 (1961–2025) FL 44 (1982–2024) AL 15 (1991–2018) NJ 11 (1979–2026) OH 9 (1988–2005) OK 7 (2007–2021) CO 7 (1990–2007) WA 7 (2006–2018) NC 6 (1987–1996) MD 4 (1990–2018) TX 2 (1992–1996) CT 2 (2001–2004) LA 2 (1998–2007) MS 2 (1993–1997) GA 2 (1997–1997)

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