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existing rule in Washington

46 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1901–2026 3 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Spokane Methodist Homes, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industriesgreen
wash · 1972 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Spokane Methodist Homes, Inc. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 81 Wash.2d 283, 287 , 501 P.2d 589 (1972) (Just because "the court makes a change in the common law, [a] statute which was enacted with the existing rule of common law in mind, is [not] automatically amended to conform to the new rule adopted by the court.").

2012See Spokane Methodist Homes, Inc. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 81 Wash.2d 283, 287 , 501 P.2d 589 (1972) (Just because "the court makes a change in the common law, [a] statute which was enacted with the existing rule of common law in mind, is [not] automatically amended to conform to the new rule adopted by the court.").

22
Arizona v. Gantgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In Gant, five justices agreed that the existing rule always permitted the search of an arrestee's vehicle incident to the arrest. 129 S.Ct. at 1724 (Scalia, J., concurring); id. at 1726-27 (Alito, J., dissenting).

2011In Gant, five justices agreed that the existing rule always permitted the search of an arrestee's vehicle incident to the arrest. 129 S.Ct. at 1724 (Scalia, J., concurring); id. at 1726-27 (Alito, J., dissenting).

22
Letourneau v. Department of Licensinggreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wash.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep't of Licensing, 131 Wash.App. 657, 665-66 , 128 P.3d 647 (2006) (applying the above guidelines to determine whether a WAC rule should apply retroactively). ¶ 15 Both parties acknowledge that "[a] regulation may be given retroactive effect where its purpose is to clarify rather than change the law." Reply in Support of Pet. for Rev. at 11; Suppl.

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wn.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep’t of Licensing, 131 Wn.

22
State v. Browngreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 340-41 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

2006See, e.g., State v. Brown, 147 Wash.2d 330, 340-41 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

22
State v. Browngreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 340-41 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

2006See, e.g., State v. Brown, 147 Wash.2d 330, 340-41 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

22
In re the Welfare of G.E.green
washctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The factors of the irreconcilable conflict test 116 Wn.

11
Martin v. Meiergreen
wash · 1988 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Martin, 111 Wn.2d at 482 .

11
Letourneau v. STATE, DEPT. OF LICENSINGgreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wash.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep't of Licensing, 131 Wash.App. 657, 665-66 , 128 P.3d 647 (2006) (applying the above guidelines to determine whether a WAC rule should apply retroactively). ¶ 15 Both parties acknowledge that "[a] regulation may be given retroactive effect where its purpose is to clarify rather than change the law." Reply in Support of Pet. for Rev. at 11; Suppl.

11
State v. Bartongreen
washctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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 (35)

CaseCitedYears
Dean v. Opdycke green
wash · 1929
2 sentences

1943Subsequently, it was held in Dean v. Opdycke , 151 Wn. 504 , 276 P. 545 , that the exemptions granted *Page 164 by § 563 may be claimed in garnishment proceedings.

1943Subsequently, it was held in Dean v. Opdycke , 151 Wn. 504 , 276 P. 545 , that the exemptions granted *Page 164 by § 563 may be claimed in garnishment proceedings.

31937–1943
Lemagie v. Acme Stamp Works green
wash · 1917
2 sentences

1943This holding was reversed in Lemagie v. Acme Stamp Works , 98 Wn. 34 , 167 P. 60 , which announced the existing rule that the householder may select money in lieu of the designated animals, or credits, or debts due, or any other kind of property whatsoever.

1943This holding was reversed in Lemagie v. Acme Stamp Works , 98 Wn. 34 , 167 P. 60 , which announced the existing rule that the householder may select money in lieu of the designated animals, or credits, or debts due, or any other kind of property whatsoever.

31937–1943
State v. Saggers green
washctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015“The existing standard does not require all three factors to establish indicia of reliability.” State v. Saggers, 182 Wn.

2015"The existing standard does not require all three factors to establish indicia of reliability." State v. Saggers, 182 Wn.

22015–2015
State v. Marcum green
washctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2014State v Marcum. 149 Wn.

2014State v Marcum, 149 Wn.

22014–2014
Champagne v. Thurston County green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2010Champagne v. Thurston County, 163 Wash.2d 69, 79 , 178 P.3d 936 (2008).

2010Champagne v. Thurston County, 163 Wn.2d 69, 79 , 178 P.3d 936 (2008).

22010–2010
Champagne v. Thurston County green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2010Champagne v. Thurston County, 163 Wash.2d 69, 79 , 178 P.3d 936 (2008).

2010Champagne v. Thurston County, 163 Wn.2d 69, 79 , 178 P.3d 936 (2008).

22010–2010
State v. DeWeese green
· 1991
2 sentences

2010The majority's logic effectively flips the Turay presumption against a waiver of counsel and is a radical change from the existing standard. ¶ 38 The majority justifies its decision by recognizing that a trial court "cannot stack the deck against a defendant by not conducting a proper colloquy." Id.

2010The majority’s logic effectively flips the Turay presumption against a waiver of counsel and is a radical change from the existing standard. ¶38 The majority justifies its decision by recognizing that a trial court “cannot stack the deck against a defendant by not conducting a proper colloquy.” Id.

22010–2010
Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co. green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wash.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep't of Licensing, 131 Wash.App. 657, 665-66 , 128 P.3d 647 (2006) (applying the above guidelines to determine whether a WAC rule should apply retroactively). ¶ 15 Both parties acknowledge that "[a] regulation may be given retroactive effect where its purpose is to clarify rather than change the law." Reply in Support of Pet. for Rev. at 11; Suppl.

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wn.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep’t of Licensing, 131 Wn.

22008–2008
Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co. green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wash.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep't of Licensing, 131 Wash.App. 657, 665-66 , 128 P.3d 647 (2006) (applying the above guidelines to determine whether a WAC rule should apply retroactively). ¶ 15 Both parties acknowledge that "[a] regulation may be given retroactive effect where its purpose is to clarify rather than change the law." Reply in Support of Pet. for Rev. at 11; Suppl.

2008Magula v. Benton Franklin Title Co., 131 Wn.2d 171, 181-82 , 930 P.2d 307 (1997); see also Letourneau v. Dep’t of Licensing, 131 Wn.

22008–2008
Auer v. Robbins green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2003It said, "The proper procedure for pursuit of respondents' grievance is set forth explicitly in the APA: a petition to the agency for rulemaking, § 553(e), denial of which must be justified by a statement of reasons, § 555(e), and can be appealed to the courts, §§ 702, 706." Auer, 519 U.S. at 459 , 117 S.Ct. 905 .

2003It said, “The proper procedure for pursuit of respondents’ grievance is set forth explicitly in the APA: a petition to the agency for rulemaking, § 553(e), denial of which must be justified by a statement of reasons, § 555(e), and can be appealed to the courts, §§ 702, 706.” Auer, 519 U.S. at 459 .

22003–2003
Rios v. Department of Labor & Industries green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001Rios, 103 Wn.

2001Rios, 103 Wash.App. at 131-33 , 5 P.3d 19 .

22001–2001
Hoffman v. Gamache neutral
washctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1982Hoffman v. Gamache, 1 Wn.

1979E.g., Tyler v. Tyler, supra; Hoffman v. Gamache, 1 Wn.

21979–1982
In re the Personal Restraint of Stenson green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2026The In re Stenson court noted the factors in the test somewhat overlap with the existing test for substitution of counsel test, but “the differences are substantial enough to constitute a new ground for relief.” In re Stenson, 142 Wn.2d at 724 .

12026–2026
State Of Washington v. Zascha Dmitri Sanjurjo-bloom green
washctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2023Id.

12023–2023
State v. Z.U.E. green
wash · 2015
1 sentence

2018Id. at 620 . 1.

12018–2018
In re the Personal Restraint of Flint green
wash · 2012
1 sentence

2017Sess., ch. 3, §24); Flint, 174 Wn.2d at 546 . 34 84 Wn.2d 959 , 530 P.2d 630 (1975). 35 Id. at 964-65 . 36 Id. at 962-68 . 10 No. 75345-2-1/11 In deciding that the statute was remedial, the supreme court noted that the statute did not create or abolish a statutory defense or change liability for the consequences of negligence.37 Instead, the statute altered the remedy associated with the existing defense of contributory negligence.38 In contrast, the SOTR amendment does more than just alter a remedy.

12017–2017
Godfrey v. Washington green
wash · 1975
2 sentences

2017Sess., ch. 3, §24); Flint, 174 Wn.2d at 546 . 34 84 Wn.2d 959 , 530 P.2d 630 (1975). 35 Id. at 964-65 . 36 Id. at 962-68 . 10 No. 75345-2-1/11 In deciding that the statute was remedial, the supreme court noted that the statute did not create or abolish a statutory defense or change liability for the consequences of negligence.37 Instead, the statute altered the remedy associated with the existing defense of contributory negligence.38 In contrast, the SOTR amendment does more than just alter a remedy.

2017Sess., ch. 3, §24); Flint, 174 Wn.2d at 546 . 34 84 Wn.2d 959 , 530 P.2d 630 (1975). 35 Id. at 964-65 . 36 Id. at 962-68 . 10 No. 75345-2-1/11 In deciding that the statute was remedial, the supreme court noted that the statute did not create or abolish a statutory defense or change liability for the consequences of negligence.37 Instead, the statute altered the remedy associated with the existing defense of contributory negligence.38 In contrast, the SOTR amendment does more than just alter a remedy.

12017–2017
Mid-Town Ltd. Partnership v. Preston green
washctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2017The court held that the trial court could not rely on post- termination conduct to establish waiver because “once a termination date expires, in the absence of an existing waiver or estoppel the agreement is dead.” Id. at 235 .

12017–2017
Wigod v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. green
ca7 · 2012
1 sentence

2015It pointed out that "[i]n its program directives, the Department of the Treasury set forth the exact mechanisms for determining borrower eligibility and for calculating modification terms-namely, the waterfall method and the NPV [net present value] test." Wigod, 673 F.3d at 565 .

12015–2015
Averill v. Farmers Insurance green
washctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2013Co. of Wash., 155 Wn.

12013–2013
State v. Bashaw red
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2011In holding the special verdict instruction to be erroneous, Bashaw applied an existing rule from Goldberg, which antedated Grimes’s trial by six years. 169 Wn.2d at 145 .

12011–2011
Rios v. L & I green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2001Rios, 103 Wash.App. at 131-33 , 5 P.3d 19 .

12001–2001
Vacova Company v. Farrell green
washctapp · 1991
11993–1993
Trammel v. United States green
scotus · 1980
11992–1992
State v. Barton green
wash · 1980
11981–1981
Miller v. McCamish green
wash · 1971
11981–1981
State v. McIntyre green
wash · 1979
11981–1981
Marshall v. Barlow's, Inc. green
scotus · 1978
11981–1981
State v. Schapiro green
washctapp · 1981
11981–1981
Tyler v. Tyler neutral
wash · 1964
11979–1979
Bartlett v. Hantover green
wash · 1974
11978–1978
Menconi v. Davison green
illappct · 1967
11973–1973
Bishop v. Town of Houghton green
wash · 1966
11969–1969
Mazetti v. Armour & Co. green
wash · 1913
11932–1932
Hartness v. Brown neutral
wash · 1899
11901–1901

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.330 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.514 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.534 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (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 115 (1934–2025) NY 76 (1881–2026) FL 70 (1910–2026) TX 52 (1922–2025) WA 46 (1901–2026) PA 44 (1897–2025) OH 41 (1943–2025) IL 38 (1897–2023) OR 34 (1939–2025) MI 33 (1884–2026) MD 32 (1913–2026) MO 27 (1902–2022) CO 23 (1981–2022) NJ 21 (1962–2024) IN 21 (1950–2017) CT 20 (1927–2026) AL 19 (1868–2025) IA 19 (1914–2026) TN 18 (1934–2018) UT 18 (1912–2026) WI 17 (1891–2024) HI 14 (1999–2025) GA 13 (1924–2023) NM 11 (1978–2022) VA 11 (1970–2020) ND 10 (1896–2012) OK 10 (1916–2018) MA 10 (1878–2016) NC 10 (1947–2025) MN 10 (1893–2017) KS 9 (1965–2009) WV 9 (1945–2009) ID 8 (1978–2018) AZ 7 (1976–2014) DC 7 (1976–2022) RI 6 (1984–2012) MS 5 (1992–2020) LA 4 (1988–2002) DE 4 (1980–2026) MT 4 (1980–2023) VT 4 (1997–2017) WY 4 (1979–2008) NH 4 (1967–2018) NV 4 (1947–2021) ME 4 (1979–2002) KY 4 (1925–2024) SD 4 (1996–2022) NE 3 (1928–2000) AK 3 (1995–2022) AR 3 (1926–2024) SC 2 (1986–2014)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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