| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-455
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Franconia Associates v. United States
Repudiation of contract claim involving federally funded home loans is not barred by limitations period. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 18, 2002 | |
|
70986-6
|
King v. Snohomish County
County being sued for personal injuries waived defense that plaintiff failed to file claim with clerk of council. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 16, 2002 | |
|
01SA324
|
Leaffer v. Zarlengo
Trial court erred in summarily denying party's motion to compel discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 2002 | |
|
00SA302
|
City of Thornton v. City and County of Denver
Water court must determine whether to retain jurisdiction until absence of injury to water quality from augmentation plan can be established. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 2002 | |
|
01SA338
|
Burchett v. South Denver Windustrial Co.
Trial court abused its discretion by denying parties' motions to postpone deadline for disclosure of expert testimony. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 2002 | |
|
20247-0
|
Harmon v. State
One-year deadline to file claim under Industrial Insurance Act is not subject to equitable tolling. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 2002 | |
|
48638-1
|
Inquest Into Death of Boston
Superior court is not authorized to review coroner inquest presided over by district court judge. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 2002 | |
|
20223-2
|
State v. Golden
Superior court has jurisdiction to grant collateral relief from juvenile disposition. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 11, 2002 | |
|
20442-1
|
Bartel v. Zucktriegel
For purposes of garnishment, trial court is authorized to determine amount of wages owed for personal services. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 11, 2002 | |
|
A095941
|
Gray v. Stewart
Personal injury action is barred where party revoked settlement offer after one day of agreeing to settlement terms. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2002 | |
|
01-0262
|
Harvest v. Craig
Statute that requires proof by clear and convincing evidence in certain medial malpractice cases is constitutional. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2002 | |
|
2001-0117
|
Weber v. Tucson Electric Power Co.
Trial court correctly applied equitable apportionment rule to employer's lien against plaintiff's settlement in third-party action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2002 | |
|
25897-8
|
Wallace v. Kuehner
Lawsuit to recover money loaned without written or oral contract is time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2002 | |
|
27377-2
|
Manius v. Boyd
Timely request for trial de novo accompanied by adequate proof of service is granted. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2002 | |
|
01-55966
|
Bennett v. Medtronic Inc.
Federal court cannot prevent parties from enforcing non-competition agreement in state court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 2002 | |
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00-15925
|
Fair Housing of Marin v. Combs
Nonprofit community organization promoting equal housing opportunities has standing to sue on grounds of diversion of resources and frustration of mission. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 2002 | |
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00-57126
|
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. El-Khoury
Summary judgment is inappropriate because of question of fact as to whether party's underpayment of sales tax is material to franchise relationship. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 2002 | |
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00-56194
|
Christian v. Mattel Inc.
Copyright infringement lawsuit was frivolous, but Rule 11 sanctions must be based on misconduct regarding pleadings, motions and other filings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 2002 | |
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00-3242
|
Pflum v. U.S.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 4, 2002 | |
|
G026150
|
Kaplan v. Fairway Oaks Homeowners Assn.
Homeowners' association that successfully defended election challenge may recover attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 23, 2002 | |
|
20317-4
|
Mendez v. Palm Harbor Homes Inc.
Contract to arbitrate dispute may be stricken when costs of arbitration are prohibitive. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2002 | |
|
00-15166
|
Berkla v. Corel Corp.
Plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages arising from breach of confidence claim. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2002 | |
|
01-298
|
Lapides v Board of Regents of University System of Georgia
State waives its Eleventh Amendment immunity when it voluntarily removed case from state court to federal court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 20, 2002 | |
|
19468-0
|
Marriage of Blakely
Because appointment of guardian ad litem for defendant comported with due process, result of civil trial is binding. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 17, 2002 | |
|
D036326
|
Carver v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Attorney fees awarded to prevailing party based on reciprocal rights theory was improper under Cartwright Act. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 15, 2002 | |
|
B152079
|
Gamble v. Department of Water and Power
Motion by public entities to recover costs should be filed at earliest practical time and prior to entry of judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 15, 2002 | |
|
C030874
|
Aerojet-General Corp. v. American Excess Insurance Co.
Plaintiff's coverage claims are encompassed within scope of prior judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 15, 2002 | |
|
49071-1
|
Peterson v. Groves
Plaintiff is barred from collecting on promissory notes because he did not pursue claim with due diligence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 14, 2002 | |
|
20281-0
|
Brooks Trust v. Pacific Media LLC
Trial court properly considered arbitration matter settled when party accepted payment of award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 14, 2002 | |
|
48285-8
|
Kleven v. City of Des Moines
Person may sue under public disclosure act even though his counsel made actual request for records. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 14, 2002 |