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manifest abuse of discretion standard in Washington

44 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 4 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Warnergreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–2015
2 sentences

2015State v. Michielli, 132 Wn.2d at 240 (1997); State v. Warner, 125 Wn.2d at 882-83 (1995).

1997See State v. Warner, 125 Wn.2d 876, 882 , 889 P.2d 479 (1995).

33
State v. Vreenred
wash · 2001 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014State v. Ureen, 143 Wn.2d 923, 932 , 26 P. 3d 236 ( 2001).

2013See State v. Vreen, 143 Wn.2d 923, 932 , 26 P.3d 236 (2001).

23
State v. Vreengreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014State v. Ureen, 143 Wn.2d 923, 932 , 26 P. 3d 236 ( 2001).

2013See State v. Vreen, 143 Wn.2d 923, 932 , 26 P.3d 236 (2001).

23
State v. Michielligreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018State v. Michielli, 132 Wn.2d 229, 240 , 937 P.2d 587 (1997).

2015State v. Michielli, 132 Wn.2d at 240 (1997); State v. Warner, 125 Wn.2d at 882-83 (1995).

12
Carson v. Finegreen
wash · 1994 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–1999
2 sentences

1999Carson v. Fine, 123 Wn.2d 206, 225-26 , 867 P.2d 610 (1994). *903 Ms. Janson’s argument is that the evidence regarding her drug conviction was not relevant to her claim of sexual harassment and was likely to prejudice the jury against her.

1994See Carson, 123 Wn.2d at 225 . *191 [7, 8] We review a trial court's balancing under ER 403 under a manifest abuse of discretion standard.

12
State v. Pirtlegreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
State v. Pirtlegreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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 (32)

CaseCitedYears
In Re the Marriage of Landry green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2016Under a manifest abuse of discretion standard, “[t]he trial court’s decision will be affirmed unless no reasonable judge would have reached the same conclusion.” In re Marriage of Landry, 103 Wn.2d 807, 809-10 , 699 P.2d 214 (1985). ¶22 The juvenile court “takes into account a number of factors, including diligence, due process, the need for an orderly procedure, the possible effect on the trial, and whether prior continuances were granted.” V.R.R., 134 Wn.

2016Under a manifest abuse of discretion standard, “[t]he trial court’s decision will be affirmed unless no reasonable judge would have reached the same conclusion.” In re Marriage of Landry, 103 Wn.2d 807, 809-10 , 699 P.2d 214 (1985). ¶22 The juvenile court “takes into account a number of factors, including diligence, due process, the need for an orderly procedure, the possible effect on the trial, and whether prior continuances were granted.” V.R.R., 134 Wn.

52013–2024
State v. Luvene green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2025Applying a manifest abuse of discretion standard, we give a great deal of deference to the trial court’s “evaluation of relevance under ER 401 and its balancing of probative value against its prejudicial effect or potential to mislead under ER 403.” State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-07 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995).

2024State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-07 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995).

42013–2025
State v. Luvene green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2025Applying a manifest abuse of discretion standard, we give a great deal of deference to the trial court’s “evaluation of relevance under ER 401 and its balancing of probative value against its prejudicial effect or potential to mislead under ER 403.” State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-07 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995).

2024State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-07 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995).

42013–2025
State v. White green
wash · 1968
2 sentences

2018State v. White, 74 Wn.2d 386, 395 , 444 P.2d 661 (1968).

2018State v. White, 74 Wn.2d 386, 395 , 444 P.2d 661 (1968).

31995–2018
Wilson v. Horsley green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2014Therefore, when reviewing the court's decision to grant or deny leave to amend, we apply a manifest abuse of discretion test. id.

2010Id.

32010–2014
State v. Puapuaga green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2019“A trial court’s decision to dismiss charges is reviewable under the manifest abuse of discretion standard.” Puapuaga, 164 Wn.2d at 520-21 .

2019"A trial court's decision to dismiss charges is reviewable under the manifest abuse of discretion standard." Puapuacia, 164 Wn.2d at 520-21 .

22019–2019
Ramsey v. Department of Social & Health Services neutral
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2016Under a manifest abuse of discretion standard, “[t]he trial court’s decision will be affirmed unless no reasonable judge would have reached the same conclusion.” In re Marriage of Landry, 103 Wn.2d 807, 809-10 , 699 P.2d 214 (1985). ¶22 The juvenile court “takes into account a number of factors, including diligence, due process, the need for an orderly procedure, the possible effect on the trial, and whether prior continuances were granted.” V.R.R., 134 Wn.

2016The juvenile court “takes into account a number of factors, including diligence, due process, the need for an orderly procedure, the possible effect on the trial, and whether prior continuances were granted.” V.R.R., 134 Wn.

22016–2016
In re the Marriage of Urbana green
washctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2014Urbana, 147 Wn.

2014Urbana, 147 Wn.

22014–2014
In re the Marriage of Brewer green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2005Brewer, 137 Wn.2d at 769 .

2005Brewer, 137 Wash.2d at 769 , 976 P.2d 102 .

22005–2005
Department of Social & Health Services v. Priscilla S. green
washctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2004In re Dependency of E.S., 92 Wn.

2004In re Dependency of E.S., 92 Wash. App. at 769 , 964 P.2d 404 ; Coggle, 56 Wash.App. at 504 , 784 P.2d 554 .

22004–2004
State v. Blackwell green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2001State v. Blackwell, 120 Wn.2d 822, 830 , 845 P.2d 1017 (1993).

2001State v. Blackwell, 120 Wn.2d 822, 830 , 845 P.2d 1017 (1993).

21994–2001
Caruso v. Local Union No. 690 green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1999Caruso, 100 Wash.2d at 351 , 670 P.2d 240 .

1999Caruso, 100 Wn.2d at 351 .

21999–1999
State v. Darden green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2025Abuse exists when the trial court’s exercise of discretion is “manifestly unreasonable or based upon untenable grounds or reasons.” Darden, 145 Wn.2d at 619 .

12025–2025
Department of Social & Health Services v. L.H. green
washctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2024“Under a manifest abuse of discretion standard, ‘[t]he trial court’s decision will be affirmed unless no reasonable judge would have reached the same conclusion.’ ” The Parental 5 No. 84786-4-I/6 Rights to E.D., 195 Wn.

12024–2024
State v. Lord green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2023State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-7 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995). “‘A court abuses its discretion when its decision is manifestly unreasonable or exercised on untenable grounds or for untenable reasons.’” Arndt, 194 Wn.2d at 799 (quoting State v. Lord, 161 Wn.2d 276, 283-84 , 165 P.3d 1251 (2007)).

12023–2023
State v. Lord green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2023State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-7 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995). “‘A court abuses its discretion when its decision is manifestly unreasonable or exercised on untenable grounds or for untenable reasons.’” Arndt, 194 Wn.2d at 799 (quoting State v. Lord, 161 Wn.2d 276, 283-84 , 165 P.3d 1251 (2007)).

12023–2023
State v. Arndt green
wash · 2019
1 sentence

2023State v. Luvene, 127 Wn.2d 690, 706-7 , 903 P.2d 960 (1995). “‘A court abuses its discretion when its decision is manifestly unreasonable or exercised on untenable grounds or for untenable reasons.’” Arndt, 194 Wn.2d at 799 (quoting State v. Lord, 161 Wn.2d 276, 283-84 , 165 P.3d 1251 (2007)).

12023–2023
State v. Michielli green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2018State v. Michielli, 132 Wn.2d 229, 240 , 937 P.2d 587 (1997).

12018–2018
Alsager v. Bd. of Osteopathic Med. & Surgery green
wash · 2017
1 sentence

2018STANDARD OF REVIEW Appellate courts use a manifest abuse of discretion standard to review a parenting plan.2 Similarly, appellate courts use an abuse of discretion standard to review the grant or denial of a motion for reconsideration.3 A court abuses its discretion when it makes factual findings that the record does not support or uses untenable reasoning to make legal conclusions.4 We review the record to see if substantial evidence supports challenged findings of fact.5 We do not reweigh the trial court's credibility determinations or weigh 2 In re Marriage of Black, 188 Wn.2d 114 , 127, 39

12018–2018
State v. Moen green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2016State v. Moen, 150 Wn.2d 221, 226 , 76 P.3d 721 (2003).

12016–2016
State v. Moen green
wash · 2003
1 sentence

2016State v. Moen, 150 Wn.2d 221, 226 , 76 P.3d 721 (2003).

12016–2016
In re the Welfare of N.M. green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2016App. at 581 . “[T]erminations are fact specific and must be decided on a case by case basis.” In re Welfare of N.M., 184 Wn.

12016–2016
In re the Welfare of R.H. green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014When determining whether to grant a continuance, the juvenile court must consider “ ‘diligence, due process, the need for an orderly procedure, the possible effect on the trial, and whether prior continuances were granted.’ ” R.H., 176 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Noltie green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2013State v. Noltie, 116 Wn.2d 831, 838 , 809 P.2d 190 (1991).

2013State v. Noltie, 116 Wn.2d 831, 838 , 809 P.2d 190 (1991).

12013–2013
Hines v. Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. green
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2013Shipyards Corp.. 127 Wn.

12013–2013
State v. Gentry green
wash · 1995
12012–2012
Brewer v. Brewer green
wash · 1999
12005–2005
Coggle v. Snow green
washctapp · 1990
12004–2004
Degroot v. Berkley Construction, Inc. green
washctapp · 1996
11999–1999
State v. Rice green
washctapp · 1987
11998–1998
State v. Guloy green
wash · 1985
11998–1998
Lewis v. Bell green
washctapp · 1986
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.180 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.080 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 61.24.100 (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

WA 44 (1992–2025) LA 9 (2003–2008) MT 6 (1994–2021) NV 4 (2000–2021) NJ 3 (2002–2024) MS 3 (1994–2008) PA 2 (1991–1998) IN 2 (1986–1988)

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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