Legal Opinion
Rich v. Starczewski
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 11, 1981No. 8207-8-IPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJames, C.J.
Francis P. Starczewski, appearing pro se, appeals a judgment entered against him in a tort suit brought by Lydia Rich. Rich seeks damages pursuant to RAP 18.9, contending Starczewski's appeal is frivolous and interposed for purposes of delay. We affirm and award damages appropriate to the case.
Rich sued Starczewski in October 1978 for injuries sustained in a collision between Starczewski's van and Rich's bicycle. After a jury trial in September 1979, Rich was awarded $8,000. Starczewski filed his notice of appeal on November 30. Additional filings, which we will detail in a subsequent portion…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Billington v. SchaalWashington Supreme Court · 1953
- Warren v. HartWashington Supreme Court · 1967
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