Legal Opinion

Porter v. Porter

Washington Supreme Court

Decided October 16, 1986No. 52156-5PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, J.

This case involves issues concerning life insurance proceeds, community property, child support, will revocation, removal of a trustee, attorney fees for guardians, and other attendant issues arising out of the divorce, debts and death of Guy Erwin Porter, Jr.

The trial court entered extensive findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a judgment, the details and effects of which will be considered hereafter. We reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for further proceedings.

Guy Erwin Porter, Jr. (Porter) married Pamela Porter (Pam) in California in 1964. Their adopted son, Guy Erwin Porter…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Occidental Life Insurance v. PowersWashington Supreme Court · 1937
  2. Tucker v. BrownWashington Supreme Court · 1944
  3. Fisch v. MarlerWashington Supreme Court · 1939
  4. Reynolds v. Travelers Insurance Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1934
  5. Nichols Hills Bank v. McCoolWashington Supreme Court · 1985

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Aetna Life Insurance v. BuntWashington Supreme Court · 1988
  2. Standard Insurance Co. v. SchwalbeWashington Supreme Court · 1988
  3. Matter of Marriage of CoyleCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
  4. D'Ambra v. ColeSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1990
  5. Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company v. Deloris Jean Gillis, et al.District Court, W.D. Washington · 2025

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