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party may only assign error in Washington

44 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 8 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Guloygreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 33 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1986–2026
2 sentences

2026See RAP 2.5(a) (“appellate court may refuse to review any claim of error which was not raised in the trial court”); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”).

2026See RAP 2.5(a) (“appellate court may refuse to review any claim of error which was not raised in the trial court”); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”).

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State v. Koepkegreen
washctapp · 1987 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2021
2 sentences

2013"A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial." State v. Koepke, 47 Wn.

2009App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.” (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985))). ¶20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Wn.2d at 648 .

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State v. Smithgreen
wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., State v. Smith, 155 Wn.2d 496, 501 , 120 P.3d 559 (2005) (foundation objection did not preserve hearsay argument for appeal); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”).

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State v. Smithgreen
wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., State v. Smith, 155 Wn.2d 496, 501 , 120 P.3d 559 (2005) (foundation objection did not preserve hearsay argument for appeal); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”).

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State v. Hamiltongreen
washctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020App. 666, 669 , 713 P.2d 149 (1986); see also State v. Hamilton, 179 Wn.

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Mears v. Bethel School District No. 403green
washctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016App. 919, 934 , 332 P.3d 1077 (2014) (" 'A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.'") (quoting State v. Gulov. 104Wn.2d412,422, 705 P.2d 1182 (1985).

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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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
Halter v. Secretary of the Treasury green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 (1986). ¶23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. Const, amend.

91987–2016
Barkley v. Fulcomer green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2016State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S. Ct. 1208 , 89 L.

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

51987–2016
Preer v. Johnson green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2016State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S. Ct. 1208 , 89 L.

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

41986–2016
DeHaven v. Gant green
· 1986
2 sentences

2025“Even if an objection is made at trial, a party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.” DeHaven v. Gant, 42 Wn.

2020Alex also argued Susanne waived application of the statute because “[b]y submitting Alex Forderer’s testimony as to what his mother wanted, and following her wishes, the petitioner has waived the right to complain about it here.” The trial court granted the motion in limine and barred Alex and his wife “from testifying as to any transactions with or statements made by Emilie Forderer regarding the 2017 Court-ordered accounting, pursuant to RCW 5.60.030.” 15 No. 79171-1-I/16 Although Alex made a general objection to Susanne’s motion in limine, he did not object to her assertion that he was a “p

32014–2025
State v. Collins green
washctapp · 1986
2 sentences

2020“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of evidentiary objection made at trial.” State v. Collins, 45 Wn.

2020“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of evidentiary objection made at trial.” State v. Collins, 45 Wn.

32015–2020
State v. Boast green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

2017Id.; State v. Boast, 87 Wn.2d 447 , 553 P.2d 1322 (1976).

2017Id.; State v. Boast, 87 Wn.2d 447 , 553 P.2d 1322 (1976).

31986–2017
State v. Powell green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2021State v. Powell, 166 Wn.2d 73, 83 , 206 P.3d 321 (2009).

2014State v. Powell. 166 Wn.2d 73, 82-83 , 206 P.3d 321 (2009) (a party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground ofthe evidentiary objection made at trial.).

22014–2021
State v. Powell green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2021State v. Powell, 166 Wn.2d 73, 83 , 206 P.3d 321 (2009).

2014State v. Powell. 166 Wn.2d 73, 82-83 , 206 P.3d 321 (2009) (a party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground ofthe evidentiary objection made at trial.).

22014–2021
State v. Korum green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2009State v. Korum, 157 Wash.2d 614, 648 , 141 P.3d 13 (2006); State v. Ferguson, 100 Wash.2d 131, 138 , 667 P.2d 68 (1983); State v. Koepke, 47 Wash.App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.") (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985)). ¶ 20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Was

2009App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.” (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985))). ¶20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Wn.2d at 648 .

22009–2009
State v. Bostrom green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2009Moreover, “[t]here is no requirement that each and every specific consequence of refusal be enunciated.” State v. Bostrom, 127 Wn.2d 580, 586 , 902 P.2d 157 (1995).

2009Moreover, “[t]here is no requirement that each and every specific consequence of refusal be enunciated.” State v. Bostrom, 127 Wn.2d 580, 586 , 902 P.2d 157 (1995).

22009–2009
State of Washington v. Kevin Eugene Kelly neutral
washctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2025App. 2d 434 , 450, 496 P.3d 1222 (2021), review denied, 199 Wn.2d 1002 (2022).

12025–2025
State v. Kwan Fai Mak green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

2020See RAP 2.5(a);3 State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”); State v. Mak, 105 Wn.2d 692, 718-19 , 718 P.2d 407 (1986) (a party who objects to the admissibility of evidence on one ground at trial generally may not raise a ~ RAP 2.5(a) states: The appellate court may refuse to review any claim of error which was not raised in the trial court.

2020See RAP 2.5(a);3 State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”); State v. Mak, 105 Wn.2d 692, 718-19 , 718 P.2d 407 (1986) (a party who objects to the admissibility of evidence on one ground at trial generally may not raise a ~ RAP 2.5(a) states: The appellate court may refuse to review any claim of error which was not raised in the trial court.

12020–2020
State v. O'Cain green
washctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2017App. at 240 (emphasis added). 55 Id. at 232 . 56 Id. 16 No. 75279-1-1-17 In O'Cain, this court also recognized ER 103 is a rule the State is allowed to adopt governing the exercise of confrontation clause objections.57 Pursuant to ER 103(a)(1), "[e]rror may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless... a timely objection or motion to strike is made, stating the specific ground of objection."58 "A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."59 Here, Sage failed to argue in the trial court tha

2017App. at 240 (emphasis added). 55 Id. at 232 . 56 Id. 16 No. 75279-1-1-17 In O'Cain, this court also recognized ER 103 is a rule the State is allowed to adopt governing the exercise of confrontation clause objections.57 Pursuant to ER 103(a)(1), "[e]rror may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless... a timely objection or motion to strike is made, stating the specific ground of objection."58 "A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."59 Here, Sage failed to argue in the trial court tha

12017–2017
Cole v. HARVEYLAND, LLC green
washctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2014It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident."29 An appellate court reviews a trial court's evidentiary rulings for abuse of discretion.30 An appellate court will overturn the trial court's rulings on the admissibility of evidence only if its decision was manifestly unreasonable, exercised on untenable grounds, or based on untenable reasons.31 "A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."32 "An

2014App. 199, 213 , 258 P.3d 70 (2011). 31 Gorman v. Pierce County. 176 Wn.

12014–2014
Gorman v. Pierce County green
washctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014App. 199, 213 , 258 P.3d 70 (2011). 31 Gorman v. Pierce County. 176 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Ferguson green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

2009State v. Korum, 157 Wash.2d 614, 648 , 141 P.3d 13 (2006); State v. Ferguson, 100 Wash.2d 131, 138 , 667 P.2d 68 (1983); State v. Koepke, 47 Wash.App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.") (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985)). ¶ 20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Was

2009State v. Korum, 157 Wash.2d 614, 648 , 141 P.3d 13 (2006); State v. Ferguson, 100 Wash.2d 131, 138 , 667 P.2d 68 (1983); State v. Koepke, 47 Wash.App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.") (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985)). ¶ 20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Was

12009–2009
State v. Korum green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2009State v. Korum, 157 Wash.2d 614, 648 , 141 P.3d 13 (2006); State v. Ferguson, 100 Wash.2d 131, 138 , 667 P.2d 68 (1983); State v. Koepke, 47 Wash.App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.") (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985)). ¶ 20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Was

2009State v. Korum, 157 Wash.2d 614, 648 , 141 P.3d 13 (2006); State v. Ferguson, 100 Wash.2d 131, 138 , 667 P.2d 68 (1983); State v. Koepke, 47 Wash.App. 897, 911 , 738 P.2d 295 (1987) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.") (citing State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985)). ¶ 20 The facts before the court mirror that which we confronted in Korum where the trial court considered the admission of misconduct evidence under ER 404(b) but defense counsel objected based on lack of foundation. 157 Was

12009–2009

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (20) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.120 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.010 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.308 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.502 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.506 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 5.45.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.083 (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 (1986–2026) WV 3 (1993–2013)

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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