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forfeiture doctrine in Washington

52 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1910–2022 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Des Moines v. PERSONAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS $81,231 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCYgreen
washctapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2002
2 sentences

2002See City of Des Moines, 87 Wash.App. at 698-700 , 943 P.2d 669 .

2000See City of Des Moines v. $81,231 in United States Currency, 87 Wn.

33
State v. Dobbsgreen
wash · 2014 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021See Dobbs, 180 Wn.2d at 4 .

2016Dobbs, 180 Wn.2d at 4 (noting that “[w]ithout such a forfeiture rule, defendants would have ‘an intolerable incentive ... to bribe, intimidate, or even kill witnesses against them’ ” (emphasis added) (second alteration in original) (quoting Giles, 554 U.S. at 365 )). ¶19 In ruling on the motion in limine, the trial judge made a factual determination that Hernandez engaged in wrongdoing by analyzing several recorded jailhouse telephone calls.

22
Newlun v. Department of Retirement Systemsgreen
washctapp · 1989 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Because of the remedial purpose of such statutes ... a forfeiture or waiver of [disability] pension rights should be found only where clearly intended by the parties.’ ” Newlun, 53 Wn.

2014Because of the remedial purpose of such statutes a forfeiture or waiver of [ disability] pension rights should be found only where clearly intended by the parties. "' Newlun, 53 Wn.

22
United States v. Ronald Bernard Johnsongreen
ca7 · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010United States v. Hargrove, 508 F.3d 445, 450 (7th Cir.2007) (quoting United States v. Johnson, 415 F.3d 728, 730 (7th Cir.2005)).

2010United States v. Hargrove, 508 F.3d 445, 450 (7th Cir. 2007) (quoting United States v. Johnson, 415 F.3d 728, 730 (7th Cir. 2005)).

22
United States v. Hargrovegreen
ca7 · 2007 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010United States v. Hargrove, 508 F.3d 445, 450 (7th Cir.2007) (quoting United States v. Johnson, 415 F.3d 728, 730 (7th Cir.2005)).

2010United States v. Hargrove, 508 F.3d 445, 450 (7th Cir. 2007) (quoting United States v. Johnson, 415 F.3d 728, 730 (7th Cir. 2005)).

22
United States v. Josephine Virginia Gray, A/K/A Josephine Stribbling, A/K/A Josephine Millsgreen
ca4 · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007United States v. Gray, 405 F.3d 227, 241 (4th Cir.2005). ¶ 23 The doctrine of forfeiture has been accepted by the Supreme Court and was codified in Federal Rule of Evidence 804(b)(6).

2007United States v. Gray, 405 F.3d 227, 241 (4th Cir. 2005). ¶23 The doctrine of forfeiture has been accepted by the Supreme Court and was codified in Federal Rule of Evidence 804(b)(6).

22
Kilcullen v. Calbom & Schwab, PSCgreen
washctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020App. 195, 204-05 , 312 P.3d 60 (2013) (“A trial court has the authority to excuse a condition to performance . . . where enforcing the condition would cause disproportionate forfeiture.”); RESTATEMENT, supra, § 229. “‘To justify a forfeiture for the violation of the condition, the violation must be wilful and substantial.’” Port of Walla Walla v. Sun-Glo Producers, Inc., 8 Wn.

11
United States v. Eight Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty Dollarsgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Under the second level due process balancing test, compliance with the provisions of the forfeiture statute, i.e., commencement of adjudicative proceedings within 90 days of the claim of ownership, has been found to meet the requisites of due process.21 But due process is flexible, and particular circumstances may impact the timing of a hearing.22 For example, this court has acknowledged other fact patterns might compel more timely proceedings despite compliance with statutory requirements.23 When analyzing a claim for more timely proceedings under due process, we consider "(1)[t]he length of

2017Under the second level due process balancing test, compliance with the provisions of the forfeiture statute, i.e., commencement of adjudicative proceedings within 90 days of the claim of ownership, has been found to meet the requisites of due process.21 But due process is flexible, and particular circumstances may impact the timing of a hearing.22 For example, this court has acknowledged other fact patterns might compel more timely proceedings despite compliance with statutory requirements.23 When analyzing a claim for more timely proceedings under due process, we consider "(1)[t]he length of

11
State v. Dashgreen
washctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
United States v. $97,667.00 in U.S. Currencygreen
cacd · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
In Re the Detention of LaBellegreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
United States v. Ronald J. Goldberggreen
ca3 · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Koehn v. Pinnockgreen
wash · 1972 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Sweetgreen
wash · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Espinoza v. City of Everettgreen
washctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Crape v. Mountgreen
washctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Kolosoff v. Turrigreen
wash · 1947 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (54)

CaseCitedYears
Giles v. California green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2016Dobbs, 180 Wn.2d at 4 (noting that “[w]ithout such a forfeiture rule, defendants would have ‘an intolerable incentive ... to bribe, intimidate, or even kill witnesses against them’ ” (emphasis added) (second alteration in original) (quoting Giles, 554 U.S. at 365 )). ¶19 In ruling on the motion in limine, the trial judge made a factual determination that Hernandez engaged in wrongdoing by analyzing several recorded jailhouse telephone calls.

2014Without such a forfeiture rule, defendants would have “an intolerable incentive ... to bribe, intimidate, or even kill witnesses against them.” Giles v. California, 554 U.S. 353, 365 , 128 S. Ct. 2678 , 171 L.

42012–2016
Davis v. Washington green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2012“The absence of a forfeiture rule covering this sort of conduct would create an intolerable incentive for defendants to bribe, intimidate, or even kill witnesses against them.” Giles, 554 U.S. at 365 . “[I]n other words, it is grounded in ‘the ability of courts to protect the integrity of their proceedings.’ ” Giles, 554 U.S. at 374 (quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 834 , 126 S. Ct. 2266 , 165 L.

2012“The absence of a forfeiture rule covering this sort of conduct would create an intolerable incentive for defendants to bribe, intimidate, or even kill witnesses against them.” Giles, 554 U.S. at 365 . “[I]n other words, it is grounded in ‘the ability of courts to protect the integrity of their proceedings.’ ” Giles, 554 U.S. at 374 (quoting Davis v. Washington, 547 U.S. 813, 834 , 126 S. Ct. 2266 , 165 L.

42007–2012
Miller v. City of Wilmington green
delch · 1971
2 sentences

2014App. at 823 (third alteration in original) (quoting Miller, 285 A.2d at 445-46 ).

2014App. at 823 ( 3rd alteration in original) ( quoting Miller, 285 A.2d at 445 -46).

31989–2014
GESA Federal Credit Union v. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

1989"Where a party, in exercising its redemption right, commits a technical but harmless procedural error, a forfeiture requirement is not only unjust, but inconsistent with the very purpose of the statute." GESA, 105 Wn.2d at 256 .

1989"Where a party, in exercising its redemption right, commits *57 a technical but harmless procedural error, a forfeiture requirement is not only unjust, but inconsistent with the very purpose of the statute." GESA, 105 Wn.2d at 256 .

31989–1998
Young Men's Christian Ass'n v. Murphy green
wash · 1937
2 sentences

2020App. 51, 59 , 504 P.2d 324 (1972) (quoting In re Estate of Murphy, 191 Wash. 180, 188 , 71 P.2d 6 (1937), rev’d on other grounds, 193 Wash. 400 , 75 P.2d 916 (1938)).

2020App. 51, 59 , 504 P.2d 324 (1972) (quoting In re Estate of Murphy, 191 Wash. 180, 188 , 71 P.2d 6 (1937), rev’d on other grounds, 193 Wash. 400 , 75 P.2d 916 (1938)).

21972–2020
Young Men's Christian Ass'n v. Murphy green
wash · 1938
2 sentences

2020App. 51, 59 , 504 P.2d 324 (1972) (quoting In re Estate of Murphy, 191 Wash. 180, 188 , 71 P.2d 6 (1937), rev’d on other grounds, 193 Wash. 400 , 75 P.2d 916 (1938)).

2020App. 51, 59 , 504 P.2d 324 (1972) (quoting In re Estate of Murphy, 191 Wash. 180, 188 , 71 P.2d 6 (1937), rev’d on other grounds, 193 Wash. 400 , 75 P.2d 916 (1938)).

21972–2020
Sheppard v. Blackstock Lumber Co. green
wash · 1975
2 sentences

2020It held that the forfeiture clause in the Blackstock retirement plan was not void or invalid per se but had to be evaluated under Washington’s well-established three-part reasonableness test applicable to non- competition agreements. 85 Wn.2d at 932-33 .

2020It held that the forfeiture clause in the Blackstock retirement plan was not void or invalid per se but had to be evaluated under Washington’s well-established three-part reasonableness test applicable to non- competition agreements. 85 Wn.2d at 932-33 .

22020–2020
Rae v. Scharf green
washctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2017Under the second level due process balancing test, compliance with the provisions of the forfeiture statute, i.e., commencement of adjudicative proceedings within 90 days of the claim of ownership, has been found to meet the requisites of due process.21 But due process is flexible, and particular circumstances may impact the timing of a hearing.22 For example, this court has acknowledged other fact patterns might compel more timely proceedings despite compliance with statutory requirements.23 When analyzing a claim for more timely proceedings under due process, we consider "(1)[t]he length of

2016In re the Forfeiture of One 1988 Black Chevrolet Corvette, 91 Wn.

22016–2017
Douglas Northwest, Inc. v. Bill O'Brien & Sons Construction, Inc. green
washctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2009Thus, Giles overrules Mason to the extent Mason holds that a specific intent to prevent testimony is not required to apply the forfeiture doctrine. [14] Douglas Northwest, Inc. v. Bill O'Brien & Sons Const., Inc., 64 Wash.App. 661, 678 , 828 P.2d 565 (1992). [15] Id. [16] Bland v. Mentor, 63 Wash.2d 150, 154 , 385 P.2d 727 (1963); Colonial Imports v. Carlton Northwest, Inc., 83 Wash.App. 229, 238 , 921 P.2d 575 (1996). [17] In re LaBelle, 107 Wash.2d 196, 209 , 728 P.2d 138 (1986). [18] RP (Mar. 19, 2007) at 115. [19] Id. at 140. [20] Id. at 114. [21] Id. at 140. [22] Id. at 120. [23] Id. at 1

2009Thus, Giles overrules Mason to the extent Mason holds that a specific intent to prevent testimony is not required to apply the forfeiture doctrine. [14] Douglas Northwest, Inc. v. Bill O'Brien & Sons Const., Inc., 64 Wash.App. 661, 678 , 828 P.2d 565 (1992). [15] Id. [16] Bland v. Mentor, 63 Wash.2d 150, 154 , 385 P.2d 727 (1963); Colonial Imports v. Carlton Northwest, Inc., 83 Wash.App. 229, 238 , 921 P.2d 575 (1996). [17] In re LaBelle, 107 Wash.2d 196, 209 , 728 P.2d 138 (1986). [18] RP (Mar. 19, 2007) at 115. [19] Id. at 140. [20] Id. at 114. [21] Id. at 140. [22] Id. at 120. [23] Id. at 1

22009–2009
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2007"The Roberts approach to the Confrontation Clause undoubtedly made recourse to this doctrine less necessary, because prosecutors could show the `reliability' of ex parte statements more easily than they could show the defendant's procurement of the witness's absence." Davis, 126 S.Ct. at 2280 . ¶ 24 Justice Antonin Scalia has explained that the forfeiture doctrine is grounded in equity. "[T]he rule of forfeiture by wrongdoing (which we accept) extinguishes confrontation claims on essentially equitable grounds." Crawford, 541 U.S. at 62 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 .

2007“The Roberts approach to the Confrontation Clause undoubtedly made recourse to this doctrine less necessary, because prosecutors could show the ‘reliability’ of ex parte statements more easily than they could show the defendant’s procurement of the witness’s absence.” Davis, 547 U.S. at 833 . ¶24 Justice Antonin Scalia has explained that the forfeiture doctrine is grounded in equity. “[T]he rule of forfeiture by wrongdoing (which we accept) extinguishes confronta tion claims on essentially equitable grounds.” Crawford, 541 U.S. at 62 .

22007–2007
City of Tacoma v. Bishop green
washctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2007City of Tacoma v. Bishop, 82 Wash.App. 850, 859 , 920 P.2d 214 (1996) (citing United States v. Goldberg, 67 F.3d 1092, 1100-01 (3d Cir.1995)).

2007City of Tacoma v. Bishop, 82 Wn.

22007–2007
Hammon v. State green
ind · 2005
2 sentences

2007The high court reiterated its approval of the doctrine in Davis , remanding Hammon v. State, 829 N.E.2d 444 (Ind.2005), to the Indiana courts to consider, if appropriate, the application of the doctrine.

2007The high court reiterated its approval of the doctrine in Davis , remanding Hammon v. State, 829 N.E.2d 444 (Ind. 2005), to the Indiana courts to consider, if appropriate, the application of the doctrine.

22007–2007
Tellevik v. Real Property Known as 31641 green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2002He argues that the forfeiture hearing should have started within 90 days of January 29, 1999, on or before March 28, 1999, 5 citing Tellevik v. 31641 West Rutherford Street, 120 Wn.2d 68 , 838 P.2d 111 (1992) (Tellevik I); Tellevik v. 31641 West Rutherford Street, 125 Wn.2d 364 , 884 P.2d 1319 (1994) (Tellevik II); and Espinoza v. City of Everett, 87 Wn.

2002He argues that the forfeiture hearing should have started within 90 days of January 29, 1999, on or before March 28, 1999, 5 citing Tellevik v. 31641 West Rutherford Street, 120 Wn.2d 68 , 838 P.2d 111 (1992) (Tellevik I); Tellevik v. 31641 West Rutherford Street, 125 Wn.2d 364 , 884 P.2d 1319 (1994) (Tellevik II); and Espinoza v. City of Everett, 87 Wn.

22002–2002
KS Tacoma Holdings, LLC v. Shorelines Hearings Board green
washctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2022Because Potts fails to carry his burden in demonstrating the elements of standing, we decline to address his assignment of error based on the City’s failure to hold a forfeiture hearing for Potts Family Motors, Inc. KS Tacoma Holdings, 166 Wn.

12022–2022
Port of Walla Walla v. Sun-Glo Producers, Inc. green
washctapp · 1972
2 sentences

2020App. 195, 204-05 , 312 P.3d 60 (2013) (“A trial court has the authority to excuse a condition to performance . . . where enforcing the condition would cause disproportionate forfeiture.”); RESTATEMENT, supra, § 229. “‘To justify a forfeiture for the violation of the condition, the violation must be wilful and substantial.’” Port of Walla Walla v. Sun-Glo Producers, Inc., 8 Wn.

2020App. 51, 59 , 504 P.2d 324 (1972) (quoting In re Estate of Murphy, 191 Wash. 180, 188 , 71 P.2d 6 (1937), rev’d on other grounds, 193 Wash. 400 , 75 P.2d 916 (1938)).

12020–2020
City of Walla Walla v. $401,333.44 green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2017But the lack of probable cause for a seizure goes to the merits of a forfeiture claim, and not to a court’s jurisdiction to hear the claim. $401,333.44, 164 Wn.

12017–2017
Valerio v. Lacey Police Dept. neutral
washctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force v. Contreras neutral
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2016Id. at 652 .

12016–2016
Sam v. Okanogan County Sheriff's Office neutral
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2016Id. at 224-25 .

12016–2016
Klickitat County Citizens Against Imported Waste v. Klickitat County green
wash · 1993
1 sentence

2014“When an appeal is moot, it should be dismissed.” Klickitat County, 122 Wn.2d at 631 . ¶22 The forfeiture challenge is moot for two reasons.

12014–2014
State v. Davis green
wash · 2005
12012–2012
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2009
12012–2012
State v. Mason green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2012Mason, 160 Wash.2d at 927 , 162 P.3d 396 (quoting State v. Davis, 154 Wash.2d 291, 305 , 111 P.3d 844 (2005)).

12012–2012
State v. Davis green
wash · 2005
12012–2012
State v. Mason green
wash · 2007
12012–2012
State v. Fallentine green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2012State v. Fallentine, 149 Wn.

12012–2012
Bland v. Mentor green
wash · 1963
12009–2009
State v. Salinas green
wash · 1992
12009–2009
Colonial Imports v. Carlton Northwest, Inc. green
washctapp · 1996
12009–2009
Tellevik v. Real Property Known as 31641 West Rutherford Street green
wash · 1994
12002–2002
Rozner v. City of Bellevue green
washctapp · 1990
11991–1991
Central Christian Church v. Lennon green
wash · 1910
11972–1972
Potter Realty Co. v. Derby green
or · 1915
11971–1971
Wright v. Suydam green
wash · 1913
11971–1971
Tungsten Products, Inc. v. Kimmel neutral
wash · 1940
11960–1960
Rider v. Cottle neutral
wash · 1949
11960–1960
Wally v. Jones green
pa · 1922
11940–1940
Jackson v. White neutral
wash · 1919
11940–1940
Knowles v. Lapure neutral
wash · 1937
11940–1940
Reidt v. Smith neutral
wash · 1913
11940–1940

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.505 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.413 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.419 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.84.330 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.46.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 49.48.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.72.110 (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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