Bixler v. Hille

The question herein is the admissibility of pen register tapes.

This is an action seeking money damages and an injunction. Plaintiff and defendant are single women, living in the Seattle area. Before the institution of this action plaintiff was annoyed by ringing of her telephone. Many of the times the telephone rang in the night. Sometimes it would ring once, sometimes more, and, sometimes it would continue to ring until plaintiff finally answered. The caller’s voice was never heard.

As a result, plaintiff became nervous, upset and was fearful for her safety. She was unable to learn the…