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Barnes v. Thomas

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided January 28, 1980No. 6881-4-IPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.

Gilbert Barnes appeals from an order denying his application for a writ of prohibition.

Issues

1. Should a writ of prohibition have been issued because the Department of Social and Health Services lacked jurisdiction under RCW 74.08.070 to determine whether Barnes had received an overpayment of public assistance and over-issue of food stamps?

2. Was it error to deny Barnes' application for a writ of prohibition on the ground that he had a plain, speedy and adequate remedy at law?

Facts

The Department of Social and Health Services (Department) notified Barnes that he and his wife had received an…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. State Ex Rel. O'Brien v. Police CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Whitehead v. Department of Social & Health ServicesWashington Supreme Court · 1979
  3. Bock v. State Board of Pilotage CommissionersWashington Supreme Court · 1978
  4. State Ex Rel. Tarver v. SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1970
  5. Adams v. Allstate InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1960

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Coluccio v. King CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996
  2. Coluccio v. King CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996
  3. State v. FarmerWashington Supreme Court · 1983

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