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Becker v. County of Pierce

Washington Supreme Court

Decided March 23, 1995No. 61553-5PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtAlexander, J.

— Nina Becker appeals directly to this court from a superior court order dismissing her declaratory judgment action against Pierce County, Brian Sonntag, and others. In her complaint, Becker challenged the nomination and election of Sonntag as State Auditor. We affirm the Superior Court’s order dismissing Becker’s complaint.

In the September 1992 primary election, Nina Becker and Brian Sonntag were two of three candidates vying to be the nominee of the Democratic Party for the office of State Auditor. Sonntag received the greatest number of votes in that election. He also received the greatest…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Reynolds v. SimsSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
  2. Bennett v. HardyWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Cherry v. Municipality of Metropolitan SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1991
  4. Maynard Inv. Co., Inc. v. McCannWashington Supreme Court · 1970
  5. In Re the Marriage of TimmonsWashington Supreme Court · 1980

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