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assigned error in Washington

52 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2026 6 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lanegreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. at 838-39 (internal citations omitted).

2024Id. at 838-39 (internal citations omitted).

22
Foley v. Grigggreen
idaho · 2007 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Foley v. Grigg, 144 Idaho 530 , 164 P.3d 810, 813 (2007). ¶45 The dissent writes that Virginia Burnett had no option but to assign her rights to DLI in order to gain worker compensation benefits.

2015Foley v. Grigg, 144 Idaho 530 , 164 P.3d 810, 813 (2007). ¶45 The dissent writes that Virginia Burnett had no option but to assign her rights to DLI in order to gain worker compensation benefits.

22
In Re Welfare of LNB-L.green
washctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020App. 215 , 243- 44, 237 P.3d 944 (2010) (“An appellant waives an assignment of error when she presents no argument in support of the assigned error.”).1 The father argues that substantial evidence does not support the trial court’s finding that he may have a substance abuse problem.

11
S&S Construction, Inc. v. ADC Properties, LLCgreen
washctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See S&S Constr., Inc. v. ADC Props., LLC, 151 Wn.

11
In re the Welfare of L.N.B.-L.green
washctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See In re Welfare of L.NB.-L., 157 Wn.

11
Smith v. Kinggreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Smith v. King, 106 Wn.2d 443, 451-52 , 722 P.2d 796 (1986) (when party presents no argument in their opening brief on any claimed assignment of error, the assignment of error is waived.) Finally, Mr. Morgan incorrectly states in his opening brief "this matter was STAYED by commissioner's office." Appellant's Br. at 4.

2015See Smith v. King, 106 Wn.2d 443, 451-52 , 722 P.2d 796 (1986) (when party presents no argument in their opening brief on any claimed assignment of error, the assignment of error is waived.) Finally, Mr. Morgan incorrectly states in his opening brief "this matter was STAYED by commissioner's office." Appellant's Br. at 4.

11
State v. Mailgreen
wash · 1993 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See State v. Mail, 121 Wn.2d 707, 712 , 854 P.2d 1042 (1993).

1999See State v. Mail, 121 Wn.2d 707, 712 , 854 P.2d 1042 (1993).

11
Popovich v. Department of Labor & Industriesgreen
wash · 1965 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
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 (52)

CaseCitedYears
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2020Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley, 118 Wn.2d 801, 809 , 828 P.2d 549 (1992).

2018Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley, 118 Wn.2d 801, 809 , 828 P.2d 3 549(1992). 2 No. 75597-8-1/3 before it all relevant evidence.4 An insufficient record on appeal precludes review of the assigned error.5 Although we recognize both parties are self-represented on appeal, we hold such litigants to the same standard as an attorney.6 These deficiencies present substantial obstacles to our consideration of Khanof's appeal.

52010–2020
State v. Thomas green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2014State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 844 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004). ¶11 Because of the language in her statement on plea of guilty, we conclude that Heather Mercado did not invite or create the assigned error.

2010See RAP 10.3(a)(6); State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 874 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

32010–2014
State v. Thomas green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2014State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 844 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004). ¶11 Because of the language in her statement on plea of guilty, we conclude that Heather Mercado did not invite or create the assigned error.

2010See RAP 10.3(a)(6); State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 874 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

32010–2014
State v. O'Hara green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2026State v. O’Hara, 167 Wn.2d 91, 98 , 217 P.3d 756 (2009).

2026O’Hara, 167 Wn.2d at 98 .

22026–2026
Novenson v. Spokane Culvert & Fabricating Co. green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

2015Misled by DLI, the majority dismisses this appeal and incorrectly reasons the assigned error is thus moot. disagree with the majority approach for three reasons. 2 No. 32177-1~11I Burnett v. DOL- Dissent First, I would hold: (1) Walla Walla Community College employed Ms. Burnett as a "worker" under the Industrial Insurance Act, Novenson v. Spokane Culvert & Fabricating Co., 91 Wn.2d 550, 553 , 588 P.2d 1174 (1979); (2) The "dual capacity doctrine" does not operate to preclude DLI's suit, see 16 DAVID K.

2015Misled by DLI, the majority dismisses this appeal and incorrectly reasons the assigned error is thus moot. disagree with the majority approach for three reasons. 2 No. 32177-1~11I Burnett v. DOL- Dissent First, I would hold: (1) Walla Walla Community College employed Ms. Burnett as a "worker" under the Industrial Insurance Act, Novenson v. Spokane Culvert & Fabricating Co., 91 Wn.2d 550, 553 , 588 P.2d 1174 (1979); (2) The "dual capacity doctrine" does not operate to preclude DLI's suit, see 16 DAVID K.

22015–2015
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2010See RAP 10.3(a)(6); State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 874 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

2010See RAP 10.3(a)(6); State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 874 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

22010–2010
Ochoa v. Department of Labor & Industries green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2002Ochoa v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 143 Wn.2d 422, 425-26 , 20 P.3d 939 (2001).

2002Ochoa v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 143 Wash.2d 422, 425-26 , 20 P.3d 939 (2001).

22002–2002
Ochoa v. Department of Labor and Industries green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2002Ochoa v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 143 Wn.2d 422, 425-26 , 20 P.3d 939 (2001).

2002Ochoa v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 143 Wash.2d 422, 425-26 , 20 P.3d 939 (2001).

22002–2002
State v. O'HARA green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2026State v. O’Hara, 167 Wn.2d 91, 98 , 217 P.3d 756 (2009).

12026–2026
224 Westlake, LLC v. Engstrom Properties, LLC green
washctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2025Challenges to the Findings and Conclusions Morton assigns error to the trial court “factually finding and legally concluding that the original paper Note . . . was transferred to Chase by way of an assignment dated February 2, 2001, from a Bank One employee.” He also challenges several specific findings and conclusions relating to the assigned error. 1 “We review the trial court’s decision following a bench trial to determine whether the findings of fact are supported by substantial evidence and whether those findings support the conclusions of law.” 224 Westlake, LLC v. Engstrom Props., LLC,

2025App. 700, 720 , 281 P.3d 693 (2012).

12025–2025
Blomster v. Nordstrom, Inc. green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2021App. 2d ___, 496 P.3d 742 , 746 (2021) (citing Blomster v. Nordstrom, Inc., 103 Wn.

12021–2021
State v. McFarland green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2020State v. McFarland, 127 Wn.2d 322, 335 , 899 P.2d 1251 (1995). 7 No. 35851-8-III State v. Scyphers CONCLUSION We affirm Douglas Scyphers’s convictions and sentences, except that we remand for vacation of the $200 criminal filing fee obligation.

2020State v. McFarland, 127 Wn.2d 322, 335 , 899 P.2d 1251 (1995). 7 No. 35851-8-III State v. Scyphers CONCLUSION We affirm Douglas Scyphers’s convictions and sentences, except that we remand for vacation of the $200 criminal filing fee obligation.

12020–2020
State v. Thorgerson green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2020State v. Thorgerson, 172 Wn.2d 438, 442 , 258 P.3d 43 (2011).

2020State v. Thorgerson, 172 Wn.2d 438, 442 , 258 P.3d 43 (2011).

12020–2020
In re the Marriage of Fahey green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2019In re Marriage of Fahey, 164 Wn.

12019–2019
Roff And Bobbi Arden, V Forsberg Umlauf, Ps green
washctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018Because the e-mail referenced at the beginning of the fiduciary duty hearing, which purported to limit the hearing to that one issue, is not part of the record on appeal, we cannot evaluate the merits of the sisters' assigned error. -29- No. 76835-2-1/30 Arden v. Forsberg & Umlaut P.S., 193 Wn.

2018App. 731, 746 , 373 P.3d 320 (2016).

12018–2018
Bulzomi v. Department of Labor & Industries green
washctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
State v. Meggyesy green
washctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2014App. 693 , 697 -98, 958 P. 2d 319 ( 1998) ( invoking RAP 1. 2( c) and considering the assigned error in a consolidated appeal where one appellant challenged the instruction at trial and the other did not).

12014–2014
State v. Blight green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

1987State v. Blight, 89 Wn.2d 38, 46-47 , 569 P.2d 1129 (1977).

1987State v. Blight, 89 Wn.2d 38, 46-47 , 569 P.2d 1129 (1977).

11987–1987
Orwick v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

1985Orwick v. Seattle, 103 Wn.2d 249, 256 , 692 P.2d 793 (1984). 1 Aetna Life and Casualty Company Aetna asserts that since the settlement agreement between the Kageles and the Currys states the Currys are not liable and did not obligate the Currys to pay anything, then it, the insurer, is not obligated to pay anything.

1985Orwick v. Seattle, 103 Wn.2d 249, 256 , 692 P.2d 793 (1984). 1 Aetna Life and Casualty Company Aetna asserts that since the settlement agreement between the Kageles and the Currys states the Currys are not liable and did not obligate the Currys to pay anything, then it, the insurer, is not obligated to pay anything.

11985–1985
Fuller v. Favorite Theaters Co. of Salt Lake green
utah · 1951
2 sentences

1981The assignee then cites the general rule, "a right to damages for breach of contract is assignable, even though the contract contained a prohibition of assignment." (Footnotes omitted.) 3 S. Williston, Contracts § 412, at 46-47 (3d ed. 1960); Fuller v. Favorite Theaters Co., 119 Utah 570 , 230 P.2d 335 (1951).

1981The assignee then cites the general rule, "a right to damages for breach of contract is assignable, even though the contract contained a prohibition of assignment." (Footnotes omitted.) 3 S. Williston, Contracts § 412, at 46-47 (3d ed. 1960); Fuller v. Favorite Theaters Co., 119 Utah 570 , 230 P.2d 335 (1951).

11981–1981
Kubista v. Romaine green
washctapp · 1975
1 sentence

1976The Court of Appeals, Division Two, in Kubista v. Romaine, 14 Wn.

11976–1976
Hughey v. Winthrop Motor Co. green
wash · 1963
2 sentences

1972Since the jury verdict was for plaintiffs, we consider this assigned error only as it bears upon plaintiffs’ remaining contention that a new trial should be granted on the issue of damages only. *518 As stated Hughey v. Winthrop Motor Co., 61 Wn.2d 227 , 377 P.2d 640 (1963), at 229: Contributory negligence is an affirmative defense and the burden of proving it rests on the defendant.

1972Since the jury verdict was for plaintiffs, we consider this assigned error only as it bears upon plaintiffs’ remaining contention that a new trial should be granted on the issue of damages only. *518 As stated Hughey v. Winthrop Motor Co., 61 Wn.2d 227 , 377 P.2d 640 (1963), at 229: Contributory negligence is an affirmative defense and the burden of proving it rests on the defendant.

11972–1972
State v. Golladay green
wash · 1970
2 sentences

1971In support of this assigned error defendant relies upon the recent case of State v. Golladay, 78 Wn.2d 121, 138 , 470 P.2d 191 (1970), where the court stated: [T]he rule sustaining an information which charges a crime to have been committed in two or more ways, cannot be employed to sustain a conviction, when the evidence is totally insufficient to warrant an instruction on one of the methods charged.

1971In support of this assigned error defendant relies upon the recent case of State v. Golladay, 78 Wn.2d 121, 138 , 470 P.2d 191 (1970), where the court stated: [T]he rule sustaining an information which charges a crime to have been committed in two or more ways, cannot be employed to sustain a conviction, when the evidence is totally insufficient to warrant an instruction on one of the methods charged.

11971–1971
State v. Duree green
wash · 1958
11967–1967
State v. Knabb neutral
wash · 1939
11951–1951
State v. Snyder green
wash · 1939
11951–1951
State v. Hussey neutral
wash · 1936
11951–1951
DeLonge v. Richfield Oil Corp. green
wash · 1950
11951–1951
State v. Larson green
wash · 1922
11935–1935
Crooks v. Georgetown Transfer Co. green
wash · 1925
11935–1935
State v. Douglas neutral
wash · 1922
11925–1925
State v. Matson red
wash · 1923
11925–1925
Brothers v. North Coast Power Co. red
wash · 1923
11925–1925
State v. Ikeda neutral
wash · 1924
11925–1925
Hitt Fireworks Co. v. Scandinavian American Bank green
wash · 1922
11924–1924
Palmer v. Hatch green
mo · 1870
11920–1920
State v. Miles neutral
wash · 1896
11918–1918
State v. Coates green
wash · 1900
11918–1918
State v. Holedger green
wash · 1896
11910–1910
State v. Bokien green
wash · 1896
11910–1910

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.130 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.136 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.180 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.190 (4) CFR § 25c.f.r.23.11 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1902 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1903 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1912 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.070 (3)

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