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Restatement rule in Washington

49 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1943–2025 1 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.green
ned · 1980 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a "special relation." Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

2016Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 276 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999) (citing Taggart v. State, 118 Wn.2d 195, 218 , 822 P.2d 243 (1992)). ¶27 Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a “special relation.” Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

33
Eastern Savings Bank, FSB v. Pappasgreen
dc · 2003 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007Bank F.S.B. v. Pappas, 829 A.2d 953 , 959 n.11 (D.C. 2003); Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Alton, 271 Mich. App. 660, 668, 682 (stating “the Restatement rule is the better view ....

2007Bank F.S.B. v. Pappas, 829 A.2d 953 , 959 n.11 (D.C. 2003); Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Alton, 271 Mich. App. 660, 668, 682 (stating “the Restatement rule is the better view ....

24
Hansen v. Friendgreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Hansen, 118 Wn.2d at 480 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286 (1965). 2 We look to the language of the statute to ascertain whether the plaintiff is a member of the protected class.

1998Hansen, 118 Wn.2d at 480 ; Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286 (1965). 2 We look to the language of the statute to ascertain whether the plaintiff is a member of the protected class.

24
Barrett v. Lucky Seven Saloon, Inc.green
wash · 2004 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007And the party offering the evidence is entitled to a jury instruction consistent with RCW 5.40.050. 6 Washington Practice: Washington Pattern Jury Instructions: Civil 60.03, at 481 (5th ed. 2005) (WPI); see Barrett, 152 Wn.2d at 274-75 . ¶44 Ms. Kappelman demonstrated that evidence of Mr. Lutz’s statutory violation meets the Restatement test.

2007And the party offering the evidence is entitled to a jury instruction consistent with RCW 5.40.050. 6 Washington Practice: Washington Pattern Jury Instructions: Civil 60.03, at 481 (5th ed. 2005) (WPI); see Barrett, 152 Wn.2d at 274-75 . ¶44 Ms. Kappelman demonstrated that evidence of Mr. Lutz’s statutory violation meets the Restatement test.

22
Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Altongreen
michctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Bank F.S.B. v. Pappas, 829 A.2d 953 , 959 n.11 (D.C. 2003); Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Alton, 271 Mich. App. 660, 668, 682 (stating “the Restatement rule is the better view ....

2007Bank F.S.B. v. Pappas, 829 A.2d 953 , 959 n.11 (D.C. 2003); Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Alton, 271 Mich. App. 660, 668, 682 (stating “the Restatement rule is the better view ....

22
O'Brien v. Shearson Hayden Stone, Inc.green
wash · 1978 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See O’Brien v. Shearson Hayden Stone, Inc., 90 Wn.2d 680, 685 , 586 P.2d 830 (1978) (invalidating contractual choice of New York law that permitted charging interest rate deemed usurious in Washington).

2007See O’Brien v. Shearson Hayden Stone, Inc., 90 Wn.2d 680, 685 , 586 P.2d 830 (1978) (invalidating contractual choice of New York law that permitted charging interest rate deemed usurious in Washington).

22
Cunningham v. MacNeal Memorial Hospitalgreen
ill · 1970 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971As was said in Cunningham v. MacNeal Memorial Hosp., 47 Ill. 2d 443 , 266 N.E.2d 897, 904 (1970): The concept of strict liability in tort logically, and we think, reasonably, dictates that an entity which distributes a defective product for human consumption, whether for profit or not, should legally bear the consequences of injury caused thereby, rather than allowing such loss to fall upon the individual consumer who is entirely without fault.

1971As was said in Cunningham v. MacNeal Memorial Hosp., 47 Ill. 2d 443 , 266 N.E.2d 897, 904 (1970): The concept of strict liability in tort logically, and we think, reasonably, dictates that an entity which distributes a defective product for human consumption, whether for profit or not, should legally bear the consequences of injury caused thereby, rather than allowing such loss to fall upon the individual consumer who is entirely without fault.

22
Campbell v. ITE Imperial Corp.green
wash · 1987 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Because a superseding cause was not merited under the Restatement factors, we do not have to reach this issue. 10 No. 75634-6-1 / 11 liable for harm caused thereby." Campbell, 107 Wn.2d at 813 (first alteration in original) (quoting RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF TORTS § 449).

2017Because a superseding cause was not merited under the Restatement factors, we do not have to reach this issue. 10 No. 75634-6-1 / 11 liable for harm caused thereby." Campbell, 107 Wn.2d at 813 (first alteration in original) (quoting RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF TORTS § 449).

11
Barrett v. Lucky Seven Saloon, Inc.green
wash · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Iglehart v. Phillipsgreen
fla · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Trecker v. Langelgreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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 (43)

CaseCitedYears
Taggart v. State green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2016Again, we note the nature of that duty: “to exercise reasonable care to control the third person to prevent him from doing such harm.” Id. (emphasis added). ¶12 We adopted the Restatement’s rule for take charge relationships in Taggart, 118 Wn.2d at 219-20 .

2016We adopted the Restatement's rule for take charge relationships in Taggart, 118 Wn.2d at 219-20 .

42016–2025
Jones v. Leon green
washctapp · 1970
2 sentences

2015To the contrary, the court in Nivens clearly connected our precedent defining "foreseeability" with the test set forth in section 344 of the Restatement. !d. at 205 & n.3 (describing the Restatement's test as imposing the duty to protect invitees "from imminent criminal harm and reasonably foreseeable criminal conduct by third persons"; rejecting liability for criminal conduct that is '"so highly extraordinary or improbable as to be wholly beyond the range of expectability'" (quoting Jones v. Leon, 3 Wn.

2015Id. at 205 & n.3 (describing the Restatement’s test as imposing the duty to protect invitees “from imminent criminal harm and reasonably foreseeable criminal conduct by third persons”; rejecting liability for criminal conduct that is “ ‘so highly extraordinary or improbable as to be wholly beyond the range of expectability’ ” (quoting Jones v. Leon, 3 Wn.

32015–2015
Petersen v. State green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

2016Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a "special relation." Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

2016Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a "special relation." Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

22016–2016
Schooley v. Pinch's Deli Market, Inc. green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2009Schooley v. Pinch’s Deli Mkt., Inc., 134 Wn.2d 468 , 475 & n.2, 951 P.2d 749 (1998); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286.

2009Schooley v. Pinch’s Deli Mkt., Inc., 134 Wn.2d 468 , 475 & n.2, 951 P.2d 749 (1998); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286.

22009–2009
Schooley v. Pinch's Deli Market, Inc. green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2009Schooley v. Pinch’s Deli Mkt., Inc., 134 Wn.2d 468 , 475 & n.2, 951 P.2d 749 (1998); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286.

2009Schooley v. Pinch’s Deli Mkt., Inc., 134 Wn.2d 468 , 475 & n.2, 951 P.2d 749 (1998); Restatement (Second) of Torts § 286.

22009–2009
Esmieu v. Hsieh green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

2008Esmieu, 92 Wn.2d at 535 . ¶41 The Restatement rule for “reasonable value” recovery contemplates this flexible approach to calculating awards.

2008Esmieu, 92 Wn.2d at 535 . ¶41 The Restatement rule for “reasonable value” recovery contemplates this flexible approach to calculating awards.

22008–2008
Young v. PUNTURO neutral
michctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007A contrary result would bestow an unsupportable windfall on [the defendant], unjustly enriching him” but declining to “decide whether to follow the majority rule or the Restatement” in regard to actual knowledge of intervening interests), vacated in part on other grounds by 271 Mich. App. 801 , 726 N.W.2d 424 (2006).

2007A contrary result would bestow an unsupportable windfall on [the defendant], unjustly enriching him” but declining to “decide whether to follow the majority rule or the Restatement” in regard to actual knowledge of intervening interests), vacated in part on other grounds by 271 Mich. App. 801 , 726 N.W.2d 424 (2006).

22007–2007
Suntrust Bank v. Riverside Nat. Bank green
fladistctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2005Bank, FSB v. Pappas, 829 A.2d 953, 961 (D.C. 2003) (granting subrogation based on the Restatement’s analysis); Suntrust Bank v. Riverside Nat’l Bank of Fla., 792 So. 2d 1222 (Fla. Dist.

2005Bank of Florida, 792 So.2d 1222 (2001) (granting subrogation based on the Restatements analysis). [11] We also find no case approving subrogation that contemplates facts similar to those presented here.

22005–2005
Burkhart v. Harrod green
wash · 1988
2 sentences

2004The fourth and final inquiry under the Restatement test is whether the statute aimed to protect Barrett’s interest in his welfare, health, and safety “against the particular hazard from which the harm results.” As noted above, this court has already recognized that RCW 66.44.200(1) aimed to protect against the particular peril that caused Barrett’s harm — “alcohol-induced driver error.” Christen, 113 Wn.2d at 495 (citing Burkhart v. Harrod, 110 Wn.2d 381, 395 , 755 P.2d 759 (1988) (Utter, J., concurring) (describing the spectrum of foreseeable consequences of drinking and driving as “some driv

2004The fourth and final inquiry under the Restatement test is whether the statute aimed to protect Barrett’s interest in his welfare, health, and safety “against the particular hazard from which the harm results.” As noted above, this court has already recognized that RCW 66.44.200(1) aimed to protect against the particular peril that caused Barrett’s harm — “alcohol-induced driver error.” Christen, 113 Wn.2d at 495 (citing Burkhart v. Harrod, 110 Wn.2d 381, 395 , 755 P.2d 759 (1988) (Utter, J., concurring) (describing the spectrum of foreseeable consequences of drinking and driving as “some driv

22004–2004
Christen v. Lee green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2004The fourth and final inquiry under the Restatement test is whether the statute aimed to protect Barrett’s interest in his welfare, health, and safety “against the particular hazard from which the harm results.” As noted above, this court has already recognized that RCW 66.44.200(1) aimed to protect against the particular peril that caused Barrett’s harm — “alcohol-induced driver error.” Christen, 113 Wn.2d at 495 (citing Burkhart v. Harrod, 110 Wn.2d 381, 395 , 755 P.2d 759 (1988) (Utter, J., concurring) (describing the spectrum of foreseeable consequences of drinking and driving as “some driv

2004The fourth and final inquiry under the Restatement test is whether the statute aimed to protect Barrett’s interest in his welfare, health, and safety “against the particular hazard from which the harm results.” As noted above, this court has already recognized that RCW 66.44.200(1) aimed to protect against the particular peril that caused Barrett’s harm — “alcohol-induced driver error.” Christen, 113 Wn.2d at 495 (citing Burkhart v. Harrod, 110 Wn.2d 381, 395 , 755 P.2d 759 (1988) (Utter, J., concurring) (describing the spectrum of foreseeable consequences of drinking and driving as “some driv

22004–2004
Hostetler v. Ward green
washctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1998The court applied the Restatement test and found that RCW 66.44.270 was designed “to protect minors from injuries resulting from their abuse of alcoholic beverages, not to protect third parties injured by intoxicated minors.” Id. at 354 .

1998The court applied the Restatement test and found that RCW 66.44.270 was designed “to protect minors from injuries resulting from their abuse of alcoholic beverages, not to protect third parties injured by intoxicated minors.” Id. at 354 .

21998–1998
Skansi v. Novak green
wash · 1915
2 sentences

1950We quote from 4 Tiffany on Real Property (3d ed.) 441, § 1147: “ ‘It has been asserted, by many of the courts in this country, that in order that the statute of limitations may run in favor of one in possession of land, the possession must *646 be under claim of right or title. [Citing, among other cases, Skansi v. Novak, 84 Wash. 39 , 146 Pac. 160 .] There would seem to be reason to doubt, however, whether, in asserting this requirement, the courts ordinarily have in mind anything more than a restatement of the requirement of hostility of possession.

1950We quote from 4 Tiffany on Real Property (3d ed.) 441, § 1147: “ ‘It has been asserted, by many of the courts in this country, that in order that the statute of limitations may run in favor of one in possession of land, the possession must *646 be under claim of right or title. [Citing, among other cases, Skansi v. Novak, 84 Wash. 39 , 146 Pac. 160 .] There would seem to be reason to doubt, however, whether, in asserting this requirement, the courts ordinarily have in mind anything more than a restatement of the requirement of hostility of possession.

21944–1950
Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Jones green
tex · 1917
2 sentences

1950They do not ordinarily undertake to explain why a claim of title on the part of the possessor is necessary, and it appears that the rightful owner is quite sufficiently protected by the requirement of adverseness or hostility of possession.’ “The Texas court, in the case of Houston Oil Co. v. Jones, 109 Tex. 89 , 198 S. W. 290 , discusses the term ‘claim of right.’ Texas has a statute which defines adverse possession as follows: “ ‘ “Adverse possession” is an actual and visible appropriation of the land, commenced and continued under a claim of right inconsistent with and hostile to the claim

1950They do not ordinarily undertake to explain why a claim of title on the part of the possessor is necessary, and it appears that the rightful owner is quite sufficiently protected by the requirement of adverseness or hostility of possession.’ “The Texas court, in the case of Houston Oil Co. v. Jones, 109 Tex. 89 , 198 S. W. 290 , discusses the term ‘claim of right.’ Texas has a statute which defines adverse possession as follows: “ ‘ “Adverse possession” is an actual and visible appropriation of the land, commenced and continued under a claim of right inconsistent with and hostile to the claim

21944–1950
Hendrickson v. Tender Care Animal Hospital Corp. green
washctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2017Hendrickson, 176 Wn.

2017Hendrickson, 176 Wn.

12017–2017
State v. Solberg green
wash · 1993
1 sentence

2016And interpreting the predecessor statute to RCW 9.94A.535(3)(e),6 our Supreme Court held in State v. Solberg, 122 Wn.2d at 707 , that "a properly supported finding of anyone of the statutory aggravating circumstances"-by which it was referring to the enumerated circumstances now set forth in RCW 9.94A.535(3)(e)(i) through (vi)-"may elevate a drug offense to a "major violation' which allows a trial court, in its discretion, to impose an exceptional sentence." Only the three-member dissent in Solberg viewed showing that the current offense was more onerous than typical as an additional element t

12016–2016
State v. Hrycenko green
washctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2016Essentially, the phrase "more onerous than typical" is not an additional requirement, rather it is a restatement of the requirement ofa "major violation." Id.

12016–2016
Hertog v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2016Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 276 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999) (citing Taggart v. State, 118 Wn.2d 195, 218 , 822 P.2d 243 (1992)). ¶27 Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a “special relation.” Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

12016–2016
HERTOG, EX REL., SAH v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2016Hertog v. City of Seattle, 138 Wn.2d 265, 276 , 979 P.2d 400 (1999) (citing Taggart v. State, 118 Wn.2d 195, 218 , 822 P.2d 243 (1992)). ¶27 Section 315 of the Restatement is an exception to the general common law rule of nonliability for the criminal or tortious acts of third parties and defines a “special relation.” Petersen, 100 Wn.2d at 426 (citing Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 497 F. Supp. 185, 188 (D.

12016–2016
Nivens v. Corner green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2015Id. at 205 & n.3 (describing the Restatement’s test as imposing the duty to protect invitees “from imminent criminal harm and reasonably foreseeable criminal conduct by third persons”; rejecting liability for criminal conduct that is “ ‘so highly extraordinary or improbable as to be wholly beyond the range of expectability’ ” (quoting Jones v. Leon, 3 Wn.

12015–2015
Trueax v. Ernst Home Center, Inc. green
wash · 1994
1 sentence

2014Id.

12014–2014
Keller v. City of Spokane green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2013"To determine whether a duty of care exists based upon a statutory violation [the supreme court] has adopted the Restatement test, which, among 36 Keller v. City of Spokane. 146 Wn.2d 237, 242 , 44 P.3d 845 (2002). 37 Jackson v. City of Seattle. 158 Wn.

2013"To determine whether a duty of care exists based upon a statutory violation [the supreme court] has adopted the Restatement test, which, among 36 Keller v. City of Spokane. 146 Wn.2d 237, 242 , 44 P.3d 845 (2002). 37 Jackson v. City of Seattle. 158 Wn.

12013–2013
Jackson v. City of Seattle green
washctapp · 2010
12013–2013
Keller v. City of Spokane green
wash · 2002
12013–2013
Jackson v. City of Seattle green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2013"To determine whether a duty of care exists based upon a statutory violation [the supreme court] has adopted the Restatement test, which, among 36 Keller v. City of Spokane. 146 Wn.2d 237, 242 , 44 P.3d 845 (2002). 37 Jackson v. City of Seattle. 158 Wn.

2013"To determine whether a duty of care exists based upon a statutory violation [the supreme court] has adopted the Restatement test, which, among 36 Keller v. City of Spokane. 146 Wn.2d 237, 242 , 44 P.3d 845 (2002). 37 Jackson v. City of Seattle. 158 Wn.

12013–2013
Management, Inc. v. Schassberger green
wash · 1951
11994–1994
Chemical Bank v. Washington Public Power Supply System green
wash · 1984
11991–1991
New Mexico v. Baker green
scotus · 1985
11991–1991
Illingworth v. Bushong green
or · 1984
11989–1989
Boonstra v. Stevens-Norton, Inc. green
wash · 1964
11989–1989
Oates v. Taylor green
wash · 1948
11989–1989
Bauman v. Crawford green
wash · 1985
11986–1986
Callan v. O'NEIL green
washctapp · 1978
11981–1981
Herberg v. Swartz green
wash · 1978
11981–1981
Kammerer v. Western Gear Corp. green
washctapp · 1981
11981–1981
Gillman v. Purdy neutral
wash · 1932
11977–1977
Jackson v. Standard Oil Co. of California green
washctapp · 1972
11977–1977
Lipsett v. Dettering neutral
wash · 1917
11977–1977
Mills v. Inter Island Telephone Co. green
wash · 1966
11972–1972
Griffiths v. Henry Broderick, Inc. green
wash · 1947
11970–1970
Broderson v. Rainier National Park Co. green
wash · 1936
11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.40.050 (10) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 66.44.270 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 66.44.200 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 65.08.070 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 66.08.010 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 66.20.190 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.70.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 70.02.230 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.120 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.150 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.160 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.050 (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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