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minority rule in Washington

44 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1920–2021 1 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
Goines v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Goines v. State, 708 So.2d 656 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1998); State v. Kettles, 345 N.J.Super. 466 , 785 A.2d 925 (Ct.App.

2010See Goines v. State, 708 So. 2d 656 (Fla. Dist.

22
Persichini v. Brad Ragan, Inc.green
colo · 1987 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997The Colorado case, Persichini v. Brad Ragan, Inc., 735 P.2d 168, 172 (Colo. 1987), likewise cannot be said to follow the minority rule because of Colorado’s peculiar statutory language expressly limiting any claims against sellers to either a three-year limitation or to U.C.C. § 2-725’s four-year limitation "regardless of the substantive legal theory or theories upon which the action is brought.” (quoting 6 Colo. Rev.

1997The Colorado case, Persichini v. Brad Ragan, Inc., 735 P.2d 168, 172 (Colo. 1987), likewise cannot be said to follow the minority rule because of Colorado's peculiar statutory language expressly limiting any claims against sellers to either a three-year limitation or to U.C.C. § 2-725's four-year limitation "regardless of the substantive legal theory or theories upon which the action is brought." (quoting 6 Colo.Rev.Stat. § 13-80-127.5(1) (1985 Supp.)). [6] See RCW 62A.2-314 (implied merchantability); RCW 62A.2-315 (implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose known to seller). [7] See R

22
Ortiz v. Trinity Financial Services LLCgreen
azd · 2015 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Servs., LLC, 98 F. Supp. 3d 1037, 1042 (D.

11
Pepper & Tanner, Inc. v. KEDO, Inc.green
washctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Statutes of Limitations O’Neil further argues that the minority rule is consistent with “closely related Washington law,” citing Pepper & Tanner, Inc. v. KEDO, Inc., 13 Wn.

1997App. 433, 435 , 535 P.2d 857 (1975) (“Where a contract is silent as to duration or states time for performance in general and indefinite terms, the court is to impose a reasonable time.”).

11
Hurtt v. Stevengreen
illappct · 1947 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Patrinelis, supra, at 788, 790-91; see Hurtt v. Steven, 333 Ill.

1997See Hurtt, 333 Ill.

11
Brewer v. Copelandgreen
wash · 1975 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Heiman v. Kloiznergreen
wash · 1926 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Atkins v. Gladwishgreen
neb · 1889 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1936–1936
11
The People v. Farmers State Bankgreen
ill · 1929 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1932–1932
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 (47)

CaseCitedYears
Hull v. Hunt green
wash · 1958
2 sentences

2009Hull v. Hunt, 53 Wn.2d 125, 130 , 331 P.2d 856 (1958). ¶10 Washington’s rule is the minority rule, and it offers more protection of development rights than the rule generally applied in other jurisdictions.

2009Hull v. Hunt, 53 Wn.2d 125, 130 , 331 P.2d 856 (1958). ¶10 Washington’s rule is the minority rule, and it offers more protection of development rights than the rule generally applied in other jurisdictions.

61982–2010
Town of Woodway v. Snohomish County green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2016Washington's vested rights doctrine originated at common law, but "is now statutory." 2 Town of Woodway, 180 Wn.2d at 173 .

2016Id. ¶19 Washington’s vested rights doctrine originated at common law, but “is now statutory.” 2 Town of Woodway, 180 Wn.2d at 173 .

32016–2016
Erickson & Associates, Inc. v. McLerran green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

1997In Erickson & Assocs., Inc. v. McLerran, 123 Wn.2d 864 , 872 P.2d 1090 (1994), we declined to expand application of the vested rights doctrine to master use permits, stating at 873-74: Development interests and due process rights protected by the vested rights doctrine come at a cost to the public interest.

1996Washington’s common law doctrine of vested rights is a minority rule: "Washington’s vesting rule runs counter to the overwhelming majority rule that 'development is not immune from subsequently adopted regulations until a building permit has been obtained and substantial development has occurred in reliance on the permit.’ ” Erickson & Assocs., 123 Wn.2d at 868 (quoting Richard L.

31996–1997
Coast Storage Co. v. Schwartz green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

2005Coast Storage Co. v. Schwartz, 55 Wn.2d 848, 854-55 , 351 P.2d 520 (1960) (consent required of all interested parties to relocate express easement); State ex rel.

2005Coast Storage Co. v. Schwartz, 55 Wn.2d 848, 854-55 , 351 P.2d 520 (1960) (consent required of all interested parties to relocate express easement); State ex rel.

22005–2005
West Main Associates v. City of Bellevue green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

1997RCW 58.17.033 expands the vested rights doctrine, a rule already acknowledged to be a minority rule in the United States, West Main Assocs., 106 Wn.2d 47 , and creates substantial public policy issues in land use law relating to the vesting of rights.

1997RCW 58.17.033 expands the vested rights doctrine, a rule already acknowledged to be a minority rule in the United States, West Main Assocs., 106 Wash.2d 47 , 720 P.2d 782 , and creates substantial public policy issues in land use law relating to the vesting of rights.

21997–1997
Controlled Atmosphere, Inc. v. Branom Instrument Co. green
washctapp · 1988
2 sentences

1997In Controlled Atmosphere, Inc. v. Branom Instrument Co., 50 Wn.

1997In Controlled Atmosphere, Inc. v. Branom Instrument Co., 50 Wash.App. 343, 348-49 , 748 P.2d 686 (1988) the parties never made any implied indemnity arguments.

21997–1997
State v. Cyr red
wash · 1952
2 sentences

1969Thereafter, in State v. Cyr, 40 Wn.2d 840 , 246 P.2d 480 (1952), we again acknowledged the general rule in this jurisdiction, but noted that we follow the minority rule in regard to the form of the question allowed.

1969Thereafter, in State v. Cyr, 40 Wn.2d 840 , 246 P.2d 480 (1952), we again acknowledged the general rule in this jurisdiction, but noted that we follow the minority rule in regard to the form of the question allowed.

21969–1980
Randa v. Bear green
wash · 1957
2 sentences

2020We have also explained that a patient does not waive the privilege by testifying as an adverse witness, as that testimony does “not constitute a ‘voluntary opening of the door.’” Randa v. Bear, 50 Wn.2d 415, 421 , 312 P.2d 640 (1957) (quoting Packard v. Coberly, 147 Wash. 345 , 265 P. 1082 (1928)).

2020We have also explained that a patient does not waive the privilege by testifying as an adverse witness, as that testimony does “not constitute a ‘voluntary opening of the door.’” Randa v. Bear, 50 Wn.2d 415, 421 , 312 P.2d 640 (1957) (quoting Packard v. Coberly, 147 Wash. 345 , 265 P. 1082 (1928)).

12020–2020
Packard v. Coberly neutral
wash · 1928
2 sentences

2020We have also explained that a patient does not waive the privilege by testifying as an adverse witness, as that testimony does “not constitute a ‘voluntary opening of the door.’” Randa v. Bear, 50 Wn.2d 415, 421 , 312 P.2d 640 (1957) (quoting Packard v. Coberly, 147 Wash. 345 , 265 P. 1082 (1928)).

2020We have also explained that a patient does not waive the privilege by testifying as an adverse witness, as that testimony does “not constitute a ‘voluntary opening of the door.’” Randa v. Bear, 50 Wn.2d 415, 421 , 312 P.2d 640 (1957) (quoting Packard v. Coberly, 147 Wash. 345 , 265 P. 1082 (1928)).

12020–2020
Phipps v. Sasser green
wash · 1968
1 sentence

2020We subsequently limited this holding to some extent, clarifying that “we did not there adopt the minority rule that waiver, by permitting one treating physician to testify without objection, is a waiver as to all.” Phipps, 74 Wn.2d at 448 n.9.

12020–2020
ABBEY ROAD GROUP v. City of Bonney Lake green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2016Id. ¶19 Washington’s vested rights doctrine originated at common law, but “is now statutory.” 2 Town of Woodway, 180 Wn.2d at 173 .

12016–2016
Valley View Industrial Park v. City of Redmond red
wash · 1987
2 sentences

2014Park v. City of Redmond, 107 Wn.2d 621, 637 , 733 P.2d 182 (1987)).

2014Park v. City of Redmond, 107 Wn.2d 621, 637 , 733 P.2d 182 (1987)).

12014–2014
Abbey Road Group, LLC v. City of Bonney Lake green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2014“Washington’s rule is the minority rule, and it offers [greater] protection of [developers’] rights than the rule generally applied in other jurisdictions.” Id. ¶13 Washington adopted this rule because we recognize that development rights are valuable property interests, and our doctrine ensures that “ ‘new land-use ordinances do not unduly oppress development rights, thereby denying a property owner’s right to due process under the law.’ ” Id. at 251 (quoting Valley View Indus.

2014“Washington’s rule is the minority rule, and it offers [greater] protection of [developers’] rights than the rule generally applied in other jurisdictions.” Id. ¶13 Washington adopted this rule because we recognize that development rights are valuable property interests, and our doctrine ensures that “ ‘new land-use ordinances do not unduly oppress development rights, thereby denying a property owner’s right to due process under the law.’ ” Id. at 251 (quoting Valley View Indus.

12014–2014
Community Ass'n Underwriters of America, Inc. v. Kalles green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
State v. Kettles green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001
2 sentences

2010See Goines v. State, 708 So.2d 656 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1998); State v. Kettles, 345 N.J.Super. 466 , 785 A.2d 925 (Ct.App.

2010See Goines v. State, 708 So.2d 656 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1998); State v. Kettles, 345 N.J.Super. 466 , 785 A.2d 925 (Ct.App.

12010–2010
North Carolina v. Alford green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2010Swenson also agreed to a joint recommendation of a high end standard range sentence as to those offenses. [2] The court also followed the agreed recommendation for the other offenses. [3] North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 162 (1970). [4] In contrast, Swenson cites to a minority rule that bars a former prosecutor from sitting as a judge if he or she previously prosecuted the defendant.

2010Swenson also agreed to a joint recommendation of a high end standard range sentence as to those offenses. [2] The court also followed the agreed recommendation for the other offenses. [3] North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 162 (1970). [4] In contrast, Swenson cites to a minority rule that bars a former prosecutor from sitting as a judge if he or she previously prosecuted the defendant.

12010–2010
Mercer Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Bremerton green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

1987Mercer Enters, v. Bremerton, 93 Wn.2d 624, 627 , 611 P.2d 1237 (1980); Hull v. Hunt, 53 Wn.2d 125, 130 , 331 P.2d 856 (1958).

1987Mercer Enters, v. Bremerton, 93 Wn.2d 624, 627 , 611 P.2d 1237 (1980); Hull v. Hunt, 53 Wn.2d 125, 130 , 331 P.2d 856 (1958).

11987–1987
Carter v. Forstrom neutral
orctapp · 1986
2 sentences

1987The Oregon Court of Appeals has also indicated approval of the minority rule in Carter v. Forstrom, 80 Or.

1987App. 213 , 722 P.2d 23 (1986) (dicta).

11987–1987
State v. Harris green
wash · 1966
2 sentences

1983"While it may be that the felony murder statute is harsh, and while it does relieve the prosecution from the burden of proving intent to commit murder, it is the law of this state." State v. Thompson, 88 Wn.2d 13, 17 , 558 P.2d 202 (1977); State v. Harris, 69 Wn.2d 928 , 421 P.2d 662 (1966); State v. Safford, 24 Wn.

1983"While it may be that the felony murder statute is harsh, and while it does relieve the prosecution from the burden of proving intent to commit murder, it is the law of this state." State v. Thompson, 88 Wn.2d 13, 17 , 558 P.2d 202 (1977); State v. Harris, 69 Wn.2d 928 , 421 P.2d 662 (1966); State v. Safford, 24 Wn.

11983–1983
State v. Thompson green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

1983"While it may be that the felony murder statute is harsh, and while it does relieve the prosecution from the burden of proving intent to commit murder, it is the law of this state." State v. Thompson, 88 Wn.2d 13, 17 , 558 P.2d 202 (1977); State v. Harris, 69 Wn.2d 928 , 421 P.2d 662 (1966); State v. Safford, 24 Wn.

1983"While it may be that the felony murder statute is harsh, and while it does relieve the prosecution from the burden of proving intent to commit murder, it is the law of this state." State v. Thompson, 88 Wn.2d 13, 17 , 558 P.2d 202 (1977); State v. Harris, 69 Wn.2d 928 , 421 P.2d 662 (1966); State v. Safford, 24 Wn.

11983–1983
State v. Safford green
washctapp · 1979
1 sentence

1983"While it may be that the felony murder statute is harsh, and while it does relieve the prosecution from the burden of proving intent to commit murder, it is the law of this state." State v. Thompson, 88 Wn.2d 13, 17 , 558 P.2d 202 (1977); State v. Harris, 69 Wn.2d 928 , 421 P.2d 662 (1966); State v. Safford, 24 Wn.

11983–1983
Central Specialties Co. v. Schaefer green
ilnd · 1970
1 sentence

1981Georgia follows the minority rule regarding restrictive covenants — if the covenant is overly broad as to time and area, it is null and void and will not be enforced. (b) Central Specialties Co. v. Schaefer, 318 F. Supp. 855 (N.D.

11981–1981
Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber green
wva · 1952
1 sentence

1981Ill. 1970); Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor, 94 Idaho 896 , 499 P.2d 1252 (1972); H & R Block, Inc. v. Lovelace, 208 Kan. 538 , 493 P.2d 205 , 50 A.L.R.3d 730 (1972); and Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber, 137 W.

11981–1981
Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor green
idaho · 1972
2 sentences

1981Ill. 1970); Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor, 94 Idaho 896 , 499 P.2d 1252 (1972); H & R Block, Inc. v. Lovelace, 208 Kan. 538 , 493 P.2d 205 , 50 A.L.R.3d 730 (1972); and Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber, 137 W.

1981Ill. 1970); Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor, 94 Idaho 896 , 499 P.2d 1252 (1972); H & R Block, Inc. v. Lovelace, 208 Kan. 538 , 493 P.2d 205 , 50 A.L.R.3d 730 (1972); and Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber, 137 W.

11981–1981
H & R BLOCK, INC. v. Lovelace green
kan · 1972
2 sentences

1981Ill. 1970); Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor, 94 Idaho 896 , 499 P.2d 1252 (1972); H & R Block, Inc. v. Lovelace, 208 Kan. 538 , 493 P.2d 205 , 50 A.L.R.3d 730 (1972); and Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber, 137 W.

1981Ill. 1970); Insurance Center, Inc. v. Taylor, 94 Idaho 896 , 499 P.2d 1252 (1972); H & R Block, Inc. v. Lovelace, 208 Kan. 538 , 493 P.2d 205 , 50 A.L.R.3d 730 (1972); and Pancake Realty Co. v. Harber, 137 W.

11981–1981
State v. Donaldson green
wash · 1969
11980–1980
State v. Briscoe neutral
wash · 1970
11980–1980
Dill v. Superior Court green
wash · 1962
11974–1974
United States v. William Edward Zeiler, United States of America v. William Edward Zeiler, Richard Peter Chiocca, William Edward Zeiler green
ca3 · 1970
11971–1971
Webb v. Baird green
ind · 1854
11970–1970
McUne v. Fuqua green
wash · 1953
11968–1968
Coleman v. MacLennan green
kan · 1908
11955–1955
Perreault v. Circle Club, Inc. neutral
mass · 1950
11955–1955
Herman v. Hass green
ca10 · 1914
11943–1943
State ex rel. Union Machinery & Supply Co. v. Thompson neutral
wash · 1918
11941–1941
Childs v. State neutral
· 1876
11940–1940
Stewart v. People green
mich · 1871
11940–1940
Lyles v. State neutral
alactapp · 1921
11940–1940
France v. Deep River Logging Co. green
wash · 1914
11937–1937
Taber v. Hutson green
ind · 1854
11936–1936

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.27.095 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 58.17.033 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70B.180 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70C.130 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.558 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.570 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 36.70C.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 58.17.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 58.17.150 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 58.17.170 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 90.48.520 (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.

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