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unliquidated claim in Washington

45 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1916–2019 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Prier v. Refrigeration Engineering Co.green
wash · 1968 · cited in 10 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1985–2016
2 sentences

1992An unliquidated claim is one "where the exact amount of the sum to be allowed cannot be definitely fixed from the facts proved, disputed or undisputed, but must in the last analysis depend upon the opinion or discretion of the judge or jury as to whether a larger or a smaller amount should be allowed." (Italics omitted.) Hansen v. Rothaus, 107 Wn.2d 468, 473 , 730 P.2d 662 (1986) (quoting Prier v. Refrigeration Eng'g Co., 74 Wn.2d 25, 33 , 442 P.2d 621 (1968) (quoting C.

1992An unliquidated claim is one "where the exact amount of the sum to be allowed cannot be definitely fixed from the facts proved, disputed or undisputed, but must in the last analysis depend upon the opinion or discretion of the judge or jury as to whether a larger or a smaller amount should be allowed." (Italics omitted.) Hansen v. Rothaus, 107 Wn.2d 468, 473 , 730 P.2d 662 (1986) (quoting Prier v. Refrigeration Eng'g Co., 74 Wn.2d 25, 33 , 442 P.2d 621 (1968) (quoting C.

210
Ingram v. Thompsongreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Ingram, 141 Wash.App. 287 , 169 P.3d 832 ; Cusano v. Klein, 264 F.3d 936 (9th Cir.2001). ¶ 10 Washington and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cases have applied the doctrine where a party asserts an inconsistent position by not listing a cause of action in bankruptcy filings and later bringing a lawsuit on that cause of action.

2008See Ingram, 141 Wn.

22
Cunningham v. Reliable Concrete Pumping, Inc.green
washctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Cunningham, 126 Wash.App. at 231 , 108 P.3d 147 (noting chapter 7 debtor gains advantage when bankruptcy court implicitly accepts debtor's representation in granting a "no asset" discharge of debts); accord Johnson, 107 Wash.App. at 909 , 28 P.3d 832 .

2007See Cunningham, 126 Wn.

22
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Insurancegreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Weyerhaeuser, 142 Wash.2d at 685-86 , 15 P.3d 115 ; Prier, 74 Wash.2d at 33 , 442 P.2d 621 .

2004See Weyerhaeuser, 142 Wn.2d at 685-86 ; Prier, 74 Wn.2d at 33 .

22
Hansen v. Rothausgreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 10 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–2019
2 sentences

1995An unliquidated claim is one "where the exact amount of the sum to be allowed cannot be definitely fixed from the facts proved, disputed or undisputed, but must in the last analysis depend upon the opinion or discretion of the judge or jury as to whether a larger or a smaller amount should be allowed.” Hansen v. Rothaus, 107 Wn.2d 468, 473 , 730 P.2d 662 (1986) (quoting Prier, at 33).

1995An unliquidated claim is one "where the exact amount of the sum to be allowed cannot be definitely fixed from the facts proved, disputed or undisputed, but must in the last analysis depend upon the opinion or discretion of the judge or jury as to whether a larger or a smaller amount should be allowed.” Hansen v. Rothaus, 107 Wn.2d 468, 473 , 730 P.2d 662 (1986) (quoting Prier, at 33).

110
Ingram v. Thompsongreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Ingram, 141 Wash.App. 287 , 169 P.3d 832 ; Cusano v. Klein, 264 F.3d 936 (9th Cir.2001). ¶ 10 Washington and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cases have applied the doctrine where a party asserts an inconsistent position by not listing a cause of action in bankruptcy filings and later bringing a lawsuit on that cause of action.

11
Johnson v. Si-Cor Inc.green
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Cunningham, 126 Wash.App. at 231 , 108 P.3d 147 (noting chapter 7 debtor gains advantage when bankruptcy court implicitly accepts debtor's representation in granting a "no asset" discharge of debts); accord Johnson, 107 Wash.App. at 909 , 28 P.3d 832 .

11
Cunningham v. Reliable Concrete Pumping, Inc.green
washctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Cunningham, 126 Wash.App. at 231 , 108 P.3d 147 (noting chapter 7 debtor gains advantage when bankruptcy court implicitly accepts debtor's representation in granting a "no asset" discharge of debts); accord Johnson, 107 Wash.App. at 909 , 28 P.3d 832 .

11
Johnson v. Si-Cor, Inc.green
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Cunningham, 126 Wash.App. at 231 , 108 P.3d 147 (noting chapter 7 debtor gains advantage when bankruptcy court implicitly accepts debtor's representation in granting a "no asset" discharge of debts); accord Johnson, 107 Wash.App. at 909 , 28 P.3d 832 .

11
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Commercial Union Ins.green
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Weyerhaeuser, 142 Wash.2d at 685-86 , 15 P.3d 115 ; Prier, 74 Wash.2d at 33 , 442 P.2d 621 .

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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 (37)

CaseCitedYears
Bassett v. McCarty green
wash · 1940
2 sentences

1985Bassett v. McCarty, 3 Wn.2d 488 , 101 P.2d 575 (1940); Sundberg v. Boeing Airplane Co., 52 Wn.2d 734 , 328 P.2d 692 (1958); Boundary Dam Constructors v. Lawco Contractors, Inc., supra. However, what is perhaps less well settled is what constitutes an unliquidated claim.

1985Bassett v. McCarty, 3 Wn.2d 488 , 101 P.2d 575 (1940); Sundberg v. Boeing Airplane Co., 52 Wn.2d 734 , 328 P.2d 692 (1958); Boundary Dam Constructors v. Lawco Contractors, Inc., supra. However, what is perhaps less well settled is what constitutes an unliquidated claim.

41958–1985
Sundberg v. Boeing Airplane Co. green
wash · 1958
2 sentences

1985Bassett v. McCarty, 3 Wn.2d 488 , 101 P.2d 575 (1940); Sundberg v. Boeing Airplane Co., 52 Wn.2d 734 , 328 P.2d 692 (1958); Boundary Dam Constructors v. Lawco Contractors, Inc., supra. However, what is perhaps less well settled is what constitutes an unliquidated claim.

1985Bassett v. McCarty, 3 Wn.2d 488 , 101 P.2d 575 (1940); Sundberg v. Boeing Airplane Co., 52 Wn.2d 734 , 328 P.2d 692 (1958); Boundary Dam Constructors v. Lawco Contractors, Inc., supra. However, what is perhaps less well settled is what constitutes an unliquidated claim.

31973–1985
Johnson v. Dahlquist green
wash · 1924
2 sentences

1973Further, we see no rational distinction between an unliquidated claim for indebtedness, which our court in Johnson v. Dahlquist, 130 Wash. 29 , 225 P. 817 (1924), determined to constitute property, and an unliquidated claim of damages for personal injuries based upon negligence.

1973Further, we see no rational distinction between an unliquidated claim for indebtedness, which our court in Johnson v. Dahlquist, 130 Wash. 29 , 225 P. 817 (1924), determined to constitute property, and an unliquidated claim of damages for personal injuries based upon negligence.

31940–1973
Polygon Northwest Co. v. American National Fire Insurance green
washctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2012Polygon Nw., 143 Wn.

2012Polygon Nw., 143 Wash.App. at 790-91 , 189 P.3d 777 .

22012–2012
Hadley v. Maxwell green
washctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2007The court concluded that "an unchallenged damages award on an unliquidated claim results in a liquidated claim for purposes of a subsequent trial on liability alone." Hadley, 120 Wash. App. at 144 , 84 P.3d 286 . ¶ 55 Here, there was no question that Magana's claim was liquidated when the jury in the first trial awarded Magana over eight million dollars.

2007The court concluded that “an unchallenged damages award on an unliquidated claim results in a liquidated claim for purposes of a subsequent trial on liability alone.” Hadley, 120 Wn.

22007–2007
Ikuno v. Yip green
ca9 · 1990
2 sentences

2003In Ikuno v. Yip, 912 F.2d 306 (9th Cir.1990) the Ninth Circuit relied upon Woody's Lumber in holding that an unliquidated legal malpractice claim is likewise property that is subject to execution.

2003In Ikuno v. Yip, 912 F.2d 306 (9th Cir. 1990) the Ninth Circuit relied upon Woody’s Lumber in holding that an unliquidated legal malpractice claim is likewise property that is subject to execution.

22003–2003
Hansen v. Covell green
cal · 1933
2 sentences

1992Hansen v. Covell, 218 Cal. 622 , 24 P. (2d) 772 , 89 A. L.

1992Hansen v. Covell, 218 Cal. 622 , 24 P. (2d) 772 , 89 A. L.

21954–1992
Swanson v. Olympic Peninsula Motor Coach Co. green
wash · 1937
2 sentences

1973Our Supreme Court, in Swanson v. Olympic Peninsula Motor Coach Co., 190 Wash. 35 , 66 P.2d 842 (1937), rejected an opportunity to settle the issue of whether or not an unliquidated claim sounding in tort may be levied upon and sold under execution.

1973Our Supreme Court, in Swanson v. Olympic Peninsula Motor Coach Co., 190 Wash. 35 , 66 P.2d 842 (1937), rejected an opportunity to settle the issue of whether or not an unliquidated claim sounding in tort may be levied upon and sold under execution.

21973–1973
Wright v. City of Tacoma green
wash · 1915
2 sentences

1922In Wright v. Tacoma, 87 Wash. 334 , 151 Pac. 837 , after stating the general rule that interest on unliquidated demands will not be allowed prior to judgment, and certain exceptions thereto, it was said: ‘ ‘ Where, however, the demand is for something which requires evidence to establish the quantity or amount of the thing furnished, or the value of the services rendered, interest will not be allowed prior to the judgment.” The cases of Gray v. Reeves, 69 Wash. 374 , 125 Pac. 162 , and Eilers Music House v. Hopkins, 73 Wash. 281 , 131 Pac. 838 , are each upon a state of facts materially differ

1922In Wright v. Tacoma, 87 Wash. 334 , 151 Pac. 837 , after stating the general rule that interest on unliquidated demands will not be allowed prior to judgment, and certain exceptions thereto, it was said: ‘ ‘ Where, however, the demand is for something which requires evidence to establish the quantity or amount of the thing furnished, or the value of the services rendered, interest will not be allowed prior to the judgment.” The cases of Gray v. Reeves, 69 Wash. 374 , 125 Pac. 162 , and Eilers Music House v. Hopkins, 73 Wash. 281 , 131 Pac. 838 , are each upon a state of facts materially differ

21916–1922
Department of Corrections v. Fluor Daniel, Inc. green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2016Dep 't of Corr. v. Fluor Daniel, Inc., 160 Wn.2d 786, 789 , 161 P.3d 372 (2007); Prier v. Refrigeration Eng'gCo., 74 Wn.2d 25, 32 , 442 P.2d 621 (1968).

12016–2016
STATE DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS v. Fluor Daniel, Inc. green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2016Dep 't of Corr. v. Fluor Daniel, Inc., 160 Wn.2d 786, 789 , 161 P.3d 372 (2007); Prier v. Refrigeration Eng'gCo., 74 Wn.2d 25, 32 , 442 P.2d 621 (1968).

12016–2016
Polygon Northwest Co. v. American Nat. Fire Ins. Co. green
washctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012Polygon Nw., 143 Wash.App. at 790-91 , 189 P.3d 777 .

12012–2012
cluster 774852 green
ca9 · 2001
1 sentence

2008See Ingram, 141 Wash.App. 287 , 169 P.3d 832 ; Cusano v. Klein, 264 F.3d 936 (9th Cir.2001). ¶ 10 Washington and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cases have applied the doctrine where a party asserts an inconsistent position by not listing a cause of action in bankruptcy filings and later bringing a lawsuit on that cause of action.

12008–2008
Magana v. Hyundai Motor America green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2007Magana, 123 Wash.App. at 313 , 94 P.3d 987 .

12007–2007
Hadley v. Maxwell green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2007The court concluded that "an unchallenged damages award on an unliquidated claim results in a liquidated claim for purposes of a subsequent trial on liability alone." Hadley, 120 Wash. App. at 144 , 84 P.3d 286 . ¶ 55 Here, there was no question that Magana's claim was liquidated when the jury in the first trial awarded Magana over eight million dollars.

12007–2007
Magana v. Hyundai Motor America green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2007Magana, 123 Wash.App. at 313 , 94 P.3d 987 .

12007–2007
Mowry v. Whitney green
· 1871
2 sentences

1996We will not say that in no possible case can interest be allowed [on an unliquidated claim].” Mowry v. Whitney, 81 U.S. (14 Wall.) 620, 653 , 20 L.

1996We will not say that in no possible case can interest be allowed [on an unliquidated claim].” Mowry v. Whitney, 81 U.S. (14 Wall.) 620, 653 , 20 L.

11996–1996
Miller v. Robertson green
scotus · 1924
2 sentences

1996In Miller v. Robertson, 266 U.S. 243, 257-58 , 45 S.Ct. 73, 78-79 , 69 L.Ed. 265 (1924) the Supreme Court reiterated this position: Compensation is a fundamental principle of damages, whether the action is in contract or in tort.

1996In Miller v. Robertson, 266 U.S. 243, 257-58 , 45 S.Ct. 73, 78-79 , 69 L.Ed. 265 (1924) the Supreme Court reiterated this position: Compensation is a fundamental principle of damages, whether the action is in contract or in tort.

11996–1996
Starczewski v. Unigard Insurance green
washctapp · 1991
2 sentences

1996Starczewski, 61 Wash.App. at 271-72 , 810 P.2d 58 .

1996Starczewski, 61 Wn.

11996–1996
Kiewit-Grice v. State green
washctapp · 1995
1 sentence

1996Kiewit-Grice, 77 Wn.

11996–1996
City of Seattle v. Dyad Construction, Inc. green
washctapp · 1977
11993–1993
WOODY'S OLYMPIA LBR., INC. v. Roney green
washctapp · 1973
11987–1987
Petrovitsky v. Smith neutral
wash · 1915
11973–1973
Boundary Dam Constructors v. Lawco Contractors, Inc. green
washctapp · 1973
11973–1973
Albertson v. Department of Labor & Industries neutral
wash · 1947
11956–1956
Dornberg v. Black Carbon Coal Co. neutral
wash · 1916
11939–1939
Pederson v. City of Tacoma neutral
wash · 1915
11930–1930
Curtis & Lane v. Flinn neutral
ark · 1885
11928–1928
Michigan Insurance v. Brown green
· 1863
11928–1928
Gray v. Reeves green
wash · 1912
11922–1922
Eilers Music House v. Hopkins neutral
wash · 1913
11922–1922
State ex rel. Getzelman v. Superior Court neutral
wash · 1916
11921–1921
Cornelius v. Washington Steam Laundry neutral
wash · 1909
11917–1917
Brace & Hergert Mill Co. v. Burbank neutral
wash · 1915
11917–1917
Parks v. Elmore green
wash · 1910
11916–1916
Modern Irrigation & Land Co. v. Neely neutral
wash · 1914
11916–1916
Angeles Brewing & Malting Co. v. Carter neutral
wash · 1916
11916–1916

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.20.046 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.84.330 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.56.110 (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

TX 105 (1886–2025) LA 53 (1920–2022) WA 45 (1916–2019) CA 32 (1923–2024) MO 31 (1897–2021) NY 31 (1860–2023) IL 29 (1909–2019) KY 23 (1896–2025) MI 23 (1912–2026) PA 20 (1892–2024) GA 20 (1853–2014) AZ 17 (1959–2025) SC 17 (1968–2025) OK 17 (1912–2023) KS 16 (1925–2017) FL 15 (1952–2002) NE 12 (1906–1991) CT 11 (1967–2000) MN 11 (1912–2014) OH 10 (1944–2022) NJ 9 (1939–1989) IA 9 (1901–1989) OR 8 (1904–2006) UT 8 (1919–2024) MS 8 (1932–2004) MA 8 (1915–2000) WY 8 (1951–2025) ID 7 (1928–2021) AL 7 (1925–2017) CO 7 (1903–1988) IN 7 (1906–2004) AR 6 (1917–2008) DC 5 (1979–2003) MD 5 (1869–2006) TN 5 (1965–2018) WV 3 (1923–1959) MT 3 (1935–2000) DE 2 (1959–1995) SD 2 (1986–2025) VA 2 (1990–1999) VT 2 (1917–2016)

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