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communications privilege in Washington

6 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2019 0 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. William H. White, Sr., United States of America v. Lester H. Finotti, Jr.green
cadc · 1989 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See United States v. White, 887 F.2d 267, 271 (D.C.

2005See United States v. White, 887 F.2d 267, 271 (D.C.Cir.1989) (subject to concerns of fairness and consistency, disclosure of only the topic of a confidential communication with one's attorney — but not the substance — does not waive the attorney-client privilege); accord Nguyen v. Excel Corp., 197 F.3d 200, 206 (5th Cir.1999). ¶ 16 Even if Barbee had waived the confidential communications privilege, the firm would still have to show a waiver of the broader testimonial privilege.

22
Tsai-Son Nguyen v. Excel Corp.green
ca5 · 1999 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See United States v. White, 887 F.2d 267, 271 (D.C.Cir.1989) (subject to concerns of fairness and consistency, disclosure of only the topic of a confidential communication with one's attorney — but not the substance — does not waive the attorney-client privilege); accord Nguyen v. Excel Corp., 197 F.3d 200, 206 (5th Cir.1999). ¶ 16 Even if Barbee had waived the confidential communications privilege, the firm would still have to show a waiver of the broader testimonial privilege.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Hamilton, Superintendent v. Verdow green
md · 1980
2 sentences

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

22013–2013
United States v. Nixon green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 710-11 .

22013–2013
Nero v. Hyland green
nj · 1978
2 sentences

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

22013–2013
Guy v. Judicial Nominating Commission green
delsuperct · 1995
2 sentences

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

22013–2013
State ex rel. Dann v. Taft green
ohio · 2006
2 sentences

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

2013Nixon, 418 U.S. at 705-08 ; Republican Party, 283 P.3d at 866-68; Dann, 848 N.E.2d at 484 ; Guy, 659 A.2d at 783-84 ; Hamilton, 414 A.2d at 922 ; Nero, 386 A.2d at 853 .

22013–2013
State v. Thornton green
wash · 1992
1 sentence

2019State v. Thornton, 119 29 No. 34898-9-III State v. Hawkins Wn.2d 578, 580, 835 P.2d 216 (1992).

12019–2019
State v. Grasser green
wash · 1962
2 sentences

1992Thorne, 43 Wn.2d at 56 . 4 See State v. Grasser, 60 Wn.2d 343, 346-47 , 374 P.2d 149 (1962) (Finley, C.J., dissenting). 5 RCW 9A.48.080C1) provides: "A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he knowingly and maliciously: "(a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars". 6 RCW 9A.56.020 states in pertinent part: "(1) 'Theft' means: "(a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him of such property or services; . . .".

1992Thorne, 43 Wn.2d at 56 . 4 See State v. Grasser, 60 Wn.2d 343, 346-47 , 374 P.2d 149 (1962) (Finley, C.J., dissenting). 5 RCW 9A.48.080C1) provides: "A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he knowingly and maliciously: "(a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars". 6 RCW 9A.56.020 states in pertinent part: "(1) 'Theft' means: "(a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him of such property or services; . . .".

11992–1992
State v. Thorne green
wash · 1953
2 sentences

1992RCW 5.60.060(1); State v. Thorne, 43 Wn.2d 47, 55 , 260 P.2d 331 (1953). 3 The communications privilege survives dissolution and death.

1992RCW 5.60.060(1); State v. Thorne, 43 Wn.2d 47, 55 , 260 P.2d 331 (1953). 3 The communications privilege survives dissolution and death.

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.60.060 (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

WA 6 (1992–2019) MI 4 (1986–1998) MN 4 (1992–2010) TX 3 (1994–2010) IL 3 (1995–2014) CA 3 (1994–2016) PA 2 (1993–1999) NJ 2 (2012–2020)

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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