Docket No. 81071-1 (from Court of Appeals Division III Case No. 25569-7) Facts: A criminal prosecution in which defendant William Kramer’s appearance bond was forfeited by default after he failed to appear for a pretrial hearing. Petitioner All City Bail Bonds, the surety that issued the bond, moved to vacate the default forfeiture and for exoneration of the bond because Kramer was apprehended seven days after his scheduled appearance date. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Otis Housing Association, Inc. v. Ha
Docket No. 80626-8 (from Court of Appeals Division III Case No. 25076-8) Facts: Respondent John Ha filed an unlawful detainer action against the petitioner Otis Housing Association, Inc. in the Superior Court for Spokane County after the Otis Housing Association ceased paying rent to Ha for occupancy of the Otis Hotel. Continue reading
In re personal restraint of Tobin
Docket No. 81110-5 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 36202-3) Facts: Petitioner Douglas Tobin was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm, theft, and numerous felony fish and wildlife violations in the Superior Court for Pierce County and sentenced to the statutory maximum of 116 months imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm conviction and to 52 months imprisonment for the theft conviction. Continue reading
Miller v. One Lincoln Tower, L.L.C.
Docket No. 80623-3 (from Court of Appeals Division I Case No. 58030-2) Facts: Petitioner Michael Miller filed suit against respondent One Lincoln Tower, L.L.C. in the Superior Court for King County seeking specific performance or damages and attorney’s fees after One Lincoln Tower terminated a purchase agreement for a condominium. Continue reading
Washington v. Thomas
Docket No. 80643-8 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 34339-8) Facts: Petitioner Covell Thomas was convicted of murder, burglary, and unlawful possession of a firearm in the Superior Court for Pierce County and sentenced to death after the jury found four aggravating factors and insufficient mitigating factors. Continue reading
Delyria v. Washington State School for the Blind
Docket No. 80602-1 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 32714-7) Facts: Respondent Cheryl Delyria filed suit against her employer, the petitioner Washington State School for the Blind, claiming that she was entitled to additional compensation by Washington Revised Code §72.40.028, which mandates parity in the salaries of teachers at schools for the blind administered by the state and teachers at schools administered by local school districts. Continue reading
Washington v. Mendoza
Docket No. 80477-0 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 34698-2) Facts: Respondent Frank Mendoza was convicted of robbery and unlawful imprisonment in the Superior Court for Grays Harbor County and was sentenced on the basis of a statement prepared by the prosecution that summarized Mendoza’s previous criminal record, Continue reading
In re disciplinary proceeding against Eugster
Docket No. 200,568-3 (from WSBA Case No. 2003) Facts: Stephen Eugster was disbarred following a hearing by the Washington State Bar Association’s disciplinary board, Continue reading
Washington v. Depaz
Docket No. 80574-1 (from Court of Appeals Division I Case No. 57081-1) Facts: Petitioner Vasquez Depaz was convicted of rape in the Superior Court for King County after the only juror who had expressed opposition to finding Depaz guilty during deliberations was dismissed Continue reading
Washington v. Roswell
Docket No. 80547-4 (from Court of Appeals Division II Case No. 34334-7) Facts: Petitioner Johnathon Roswell was charged with second degree child molestation and felony communication with a minor for immoral purposes. Roswell subsequently moved to stipulate to the existence of his prior convictions for sexual offenses in order to prevent the jury from being informed of them during the trial. Continue reading