Legal Opinion
Carle v. Earth Stove, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided October 18, 1983No. 5483-7-III; 5274-5-IIIPublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Green, A.C.J.
During 1979 Clyde and Olivine Carle brought an action against Earth Stove, Inc., and others to recover for fire damage allegedly caused by a defective stove. The Carles lost and, by virtue of the long-arm statute, Earth Stove was awarded attorney's fees and costs in excess of $15,000. There was no appeal.
This case consolidates two appeals arising from Earth Stove's attempts to collect its judgment. First, on January 20, 1982, it garnisheed Foremost Insurance Company, the Carles' insurer, alleging Foremost was indebted to the Carles. Foremost answered that there was nothing due…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Hoyte Gentry and N. R. Johnston v. William R. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1973
- Curtis Lumber Co. v. SortorWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- City Stores Company v. Lerner Shops of District of Columbia, Inc.Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1969
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3Cited by8 opinions
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