Supreme Court of Washington Blog
The blog provides news, information, and analysis of the cases before the Supreme Court of Washington.
Author: The blog is written by Evergreen Freedom Foundation's: Jonathan Bechtle, legal counsel and chief operations officer; Trent England, director of the Citizenship & Governance Center; and Michael Reitz, general counsel.
Blawg Related Categories: Appellate Practice • Constitutional Law • States • Washington
Recent Posts from Supreme Court of Washington Blog
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Justice Barbara Madsen's opinions
With the news that Justice Barbara Madsen will be the Washington Supreme Court’s next chief justice, we thought this would be a good opportunity to review some of her noteworthy opinions. Since her election to…
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Chief Justice Madsen
Today Justice Barbara Madsen was elected by her colleagues to be Washington's next Chief Justice, according to the Seattle PI and the Associated Press. Madsen, who before becoming a judge served as both a public…
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Today's Opinion: Separate or Community Property?
In re the Estate of Borghi, No. 80925-9. Jeanette Borghi purchased a parcel of property in 1966 subject to a real estate contract. Nine years later she was married and a few months after that,…
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Tomorrow's opinions, November 5, 2009
Tomorrow the court will release opinions in at least one case. In re the Estate of Borghi, No. 80925-9. This case is on appeal from the Court of Appeals (Div. 1), and concerns a probate…
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Q&A with the justices
The Washington State Supreme Court recently heard two cases at Peninsula College in Port Angeles last week as part of the court's "On The Road" initiative to bring a live example of the judicial system…
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This week at the Supreme Court, Nov. 2, 2009
There are no arguments scheduled this week. New petitions for review will be considered on November 4, and the court may issue opinions on November 5. Additionally, the justices will be voting this week to…
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Interview with Chief Justice Alexander
This episode we cover the month’s noteworthy cases and Chief Justice Gerry Alexander joins us to reflect on his nine year tenure as chief. Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Interview with Chief Justice…
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Today's Opinions: Lenity and Law Enforcement Officers
Seattle v. Winebrenner/Seattle v. Quezada, No. 81279-9. Both Scott Winebrenner and Jesus Quezada were arrested multiple times for driving under the influence. Each had a deferred prosecution agreement from one arrest which they violated with…
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New opinion: Appeals after death of defendant
State v. Webb, No. 81314-1 (briefs and argument). Seattle radio personality Mike Webb was convicted of filing a fraudulent insurance claim in 2007 and was ordered to pay certain financial penalties. He filed a timely…
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Today's arguments, October 29, 2009
Today the Court will hear argument in four cases (docket, briefs). In the morning session, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the Court will hear: In Re PRP of Rainey, No. 81244-6. Shawn Rainey was convicted of…