Legal Opinion
City of Spokane v. Fischer
Washington Supreme Court
Decided May 26, 1988No. 54574-0PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, J.
Don Fischer was convicted in Spokane Municipal Court, on March 11, 1986, of violating Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) 10.03.030. This ordinance, which has been in effect for approximately 40 years, states:
No owner of a dog or owner or occupant of premises upon which a dog is kept or harbored may allow such a dog to disturb or annoy any other person or neighborhood by frequent or habitual howling, yelping or barking. Whoever harbors such a dog maintains a nuisance.
Fischer received a 3-day suspended sentence, was fined $40, including court costs, and placed on probation for a period of 1 year.
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2Cases cited11 opinions
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- In Re the Estate of LittleWashington Supreme Court · 1986
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3Cited by41 opinions
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