46 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2025 11 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.
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Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLCgreen2 sentences2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th 2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th | 2 | 2 |
Robinson v. City of Seattlegreen2 sentences2019“Estoppel is appropriate to prohibit a defendant from raising a statute of limitations defense when a defendant has ‘fraudulently or inequitably invited a plaintiff to delay commencing suit until the applicable statute of limitation has expired.’”” Robinson, 119 Wn.2d at 82 (emphasis omitted) (quoting Del Guzzi Constr. 2015"Estoppel is appropriate to prohibit a defendant from raising a statute of limitations defense when a defendant has 'fraudulently or inequitably invited a plaintiff to delay commencing suit until the applicable statute of limitation has expired.'"44 The three elements of equitable estoppel are: First, "an admission, statement, or act inconsistent with a claim afterward asserted; second, action by another in reasonable reliance on that act, statement, or admission; and third, 43 id, at 570. 44 Robinson v. City of Seattle. 119 Wn.2d 34, 82 , 830 P.2d 318 (1992) (quoting Del Guzzi Constr. | 1 | 5 |
Peterson v. Grovesgreen2 sentences2006Estoppel is appropriate to prohibit a defendant from raising a statute of limitations defense when a defendant has "fraudulently or inequitably invited a plaintiff to delay commencing suit until the applicable statute of limitations has expired." Groves, 111 Wash.App. at 310-11 , 44 P.3d 894 (quoting Del Guzzi Constr. 2006“Estoppel is appropriate to prohibit a defendant from raising a statute of limitations defense when a defendant has ‘fraudulently or inequitably invited a plaintiff to delay commencing suit until the applicable statute of limitations has expired.’ ” Groves, 111 Wn. | 1 | 2 |
Copper Creek (Marysville) Homeowners Ass'n v. Kurtzgreen2 sentences2025Copper Creek (Marysville) Homeowners Ass'n v. Kurtz, 1 Wn.3d 711, 713, 718 , 532 P.3d 601 (2023) (Copper Creek II). 2025Copper Creek (Marysville) Homeowners Ass'n v. Kurtz, 1 Wn.3d 711, 713, 718 , 532 P.3d 601 (2023) (Copper Creek II). | 1 | 1 |
State Of Washington v. Katrina R. Loosgreen1 sentence2024App. 2d 748, 759, 473 P.3d 1229 (2020) (“a defendant can waive a statute of limitations defense by failing to raise it in the trial court and an express waiver is not required”); Matthies v. Knodel, 19 Wn. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Studdgreen1 sentence2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 1 |
State v. Studdgreen1 sentence2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 1 |
| Sherer v. Linginfeltergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Club Envy of Spokane, LLC v. Ridpath Tower Condominium Ass'ngreen | 1 | 1 |
| George v. Butlergreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Del Guzzi Constr. Co. v. Global Northwest Ltd., Inc.
green
2 sentences2002Co., Inc. v. Global Northwest Ltd., Inc., 105 Wash.2d 878, 885 , 719 P.2d 120 (1986). 2002Co., Inc. v. Global Northwest Ltd., Inc., 105 Wash.2d 878, 885 , 719 P.2d 120 (1986). | 3 | 1988–2002 |
Donohoe v. Mid-Valley Glass Co.
green
2 sentences2021Donohoe v. Mid- Valley Glass Co., 84 Or. 2021Donohoe v. Mid- Valley Glass Co., 84 Or. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Grantham
green
2 sentences2021State v. Kerow, 192 Wn. 24 No. 37704-1-III cons. w/ 37705-9-III and 37706-7-III State v. Jones; State v. Mowen; State v. Robertson App. 843, 848 (2016); State v. Grantham, 174 Wn. 2021App. 399, 404 , 299 P.3d 21 (2013)). 8 Id. at 845-46. 9 Id. at 845. 4 No. 80501-1-I/5 cause.10 And both continuances were outside the 180-days.11 This court held that the trial court had the authority to continue the hearing beyond the 180-day statutory period.12 This court reasoned that the defendant waived the statute of limitations defense because defense counsel did not insist that the hearing occur within the statutory period, and the “only reasonable inference from the record” was that the defendant agreed to the continuances.13 Similar to the defendant in Kerow, the trial court continue | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Castorena v. General Electric
green
2 sentences2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th 2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Mummert v. Alizadeh
green
2 sentences2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th 2015Elec., 149 Idaho 609, 620 , 238 P.3d 209 (2010) (holding that the fact the statute of limitations had run against decedent’s personal injury claim did not bar a wrongful death suit), Mummert v. Alizadeh, 435 Md. 207, 210 , 77 A.3d 1049 (2013) (concluding that a statute of limitations defense against a decedent’s claim does not bar a subsequent wrongful death action), and Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2015 UT 17 , 345 P.3d 1219, 1224-25 (finding that a wrongful death action for asbestos-related death is a separate, nonderivative claim and it is not barred by prior personal injury actions for th | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Eppens
green
2 sentences2010State v. Eppens, 30 Wash.App. 119, 124 , 633 P.2d 92 (1981). [2] Accordingly, a statute of limitations challenge in a criminal case can be raised for the first time on appeal. 2010State v. Eppens, 30 Wash.App. 119, 124 , 633 P.2d 92 (1981). [2] Accordingly, a statute of limitations challenge in a criminal case can be raised for the first time on appeal. | 2 | 2009–2010 |
State v. Novotny
neutral
2 sentences2010RAP 2.5(a)(1); State v. Novotny, 76 Wash.App. 343 , 345 n. 1, 884 P.2d 1336 (1994). ¶ 10 The question here is whether any time was tolled. 2010RAP 2.5(a)(1); State v. Novotny, 76 Wash.App. 343 , 345 n. 1, 884 P.2d 1336 (1994). ¶ 10 The question here is whether any time was tolled. | 2 | 2009–2010 |
Adkinson v. Digby, Inc.
green
2 sentences2007Sunding responds that "[i]nsufficiency of process is the issue here not failure to file before the expiration of the statute of limitations." A statute of limitations defense is not required because "[a]n untimely service of process is necessarily insufficient," Adkinson, 99 Wash.2d at 209 , 660 P.2d 756 . 2007Sunding responds that “[insufficiency of process is the issue here[,] not failure to file before the expiration of the statute of limitations.” A statute of limitations defense is not required because “[a]n untimely service of process is necessarily insufficient.” Adkinson, 99 Wn.2d at 209 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Lybbert v. Grant County
green
2 sentences2006Lybbert, 141 Wash.2d at 39 , 1 P.3d 1124 . ¶ 42 Here, APM Terminals did not act inconsistently with any previous behavior, nor was it dilatory in asserting the statute of limitations defense. 2006Lybbert, 141 Wn.2d at 39 . ¶42 Here, APM Terminals did not act inconsistently with any previous behavior, nor was it dilatory in asserting the statute of limitations defense. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Sidis v. Brodie/Dohrmann, Inc.
green
2 sentences2006In so doing, they knew that Mr. Teller would be unable to rely Sidis v. Brodie/Dohrmann, Inc., 117 Wn.2d 325, 815 P.2d 781 (1991), . . .” to toll the statute of limitations. 2006In so doing, they knew that Mr. Teller would be unable to rely Sidis v. Brodie/Dohrmann, Inc., 117 Wn.2d 325, 815 P.2d 781 (1991), . . .” to toll the statute of limitations. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Marshall v. AC & S, INC.
green
2 sentences2005Id. at 185 . ¶39 Unlike Marshall , Mr. Burbo’s deposition testimony does not negate objectively verifiable facts. 2005Id. at 185 , 782 P.2d 1107 . | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Gazija v. Nicholas Jerns Co.
green
2 sentences2005Thus, their citation to Gazija v. Nicholas Jerns Co., 86 Wn.2d 215 , 543 P.2d 338 (1975) (injury and damages do not always occur simultaneously) is inapt. 2005Thus, their citation to Gazija v. Nicholas Jerns Co., 86 Wn.2d 215 , 543 P.2d 338 (1975) (injury and damages do not always occur simultaneously) is inapt. | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance v. T&G Construction, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025It is just an affirmative defense like any other affirmative defense.” T & G, 165 Wn.2d at 265 . 15 No. 84795-3-I/16 D. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Simms v. Allstate Insurance
green
2 sentences2025And in Simms v. Allstate Insurance Co., the court concluded that a finding of prejudice is unnecessary for a statute of limitations clause because it is merely a contractual modification. 27 Wn. 2025App. 872, 876-77 , 621 P.2d 155 (1980). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
City of Seattle v. Patu
green
1 sentence2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Matthies v. Knodel
green
2 sentences2024App. 2d 748, 759, 473 P.3d 1229 (2020) (“a defendant can waive a statute of limitations defense by failing to raise it in the trial court and an express waiver is not required”); Matthies v. Knodel, 19 Wn. 2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Olson
green
2 sentences2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( 2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 2024–2024 |
City of Seattle v. Patu
green
1 sentence2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Vern J. Oja & Associates v. Washington Park Towers, Inc.
green
2 sentences2024Oja & Assocs. v. Wash. Park Towers, Inc., 89 Wn.2d 72, 77 , 569 P.2d 1141 (1977) (quoting RESTATEMENT (FIRST) OF JUDGMENTS § 99 (1942) (holding that the statute of limitations defense was personal and it did not result in a dismissal on the merits)). 2024Oja & Assocs. v. Wash. Park Towers, Inc., 89 Wn.2d 72, 77 , 569 P.2d 1141 (1977) (quoting RESTATEMENT (FIRST) OF JUDGMENTS § 99 (1942) (holding that the statute of limitations defense was personal and it did not result in a dismissal on the merits)). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Pam
green
2 sentences2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( 2024App. 1, 5 , 573 P.2d 1332 (1977) (per curiam) (“There is a waiver of certain defenses under the civil rules if they are not affirmatively pleaded in the answer.” (citing CR 8 and 12(b)). 5 City of Seattle v. Patu, 147 Wn.2d 717, 720 , 58 P.3d 273 (2002) (holding that a party cannot either intentionally or accidentally set up an error and then “‘complain[] of it on appeal’” (quoting State v. Pam, 101 Wn.2d 507, 511 , 680 P.2d 762 (1984), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Olson, 126 Wn.2d 315, 319 , 893 P.2d 629 (1995))); see also State v. Studd, 137 Wn.2d 533, 547 , 973 P.2d 1049 ( | 1 | 2024–2024 |
White v. Krutz
neutral
1 sentence2023The principle was the basis for rejecting a similar statute of limitations defense in White v. Krutz, 37 Wash. 34, 36 , 79 P. 495 (1905). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Hayes v. Ray
neutral
1 sentence2023The principle was the basis for rejecting a similar statute of limitations defense in White v. Krutz, 37 Wash. 34, 36 , 79 P. 495 (1905). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
State v. Peltier
green
1 sentence2021Peltier, 181 Wn.2d at 297 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| State Of Washington v. Elyas Kerow green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Bernsen v. Big Bend Electric green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| United States v. Beebe green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Herrmann v. Cissna green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co. v. Department of Revenue green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Keller v. Sixty-01 Associates of Apartment Owners neutral | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Cost Management Services, Inc. v. City of Lakewood green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Walker green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Munden v. Hazelrigg green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| State v. Duvall green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Ford Motor Co. v. City of Seattle green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| CHD, INC. v. Boyles neutral | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| CHD, Inc. v. Boyles green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Peterson v. Groves green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Lybbert v. Grant County, State of Wash. green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Wesche v. Martin green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| O'NEIL v. Estate of Murtha green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
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.
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.