Legal Opinion
Tacoma Recycling, Inc. v. Capitol Material Handling Co.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 11, 1983No. 9948-5-IPublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.
Defendant Capitol Material Handling Co. (CMH) appeals entry of judgment in favor of plaintiff Tacoma Recycling, Inc. (TR), following a bench trial unattended by either CMH counsel or personnel. We reverse.
In August 1979, TR sued CMH for an alleged breach of contract. CMH answered, denying the allegations of contract breach. In February 1980, CMH's counsel mailed his notice of intent to withdraw as attorney of record to CMH President Gary E. Snyder. The notice advised Snyder, "Trial is scheduled in this matter for April 7, 1980". By affidavit, Snyder maintained he "did not receive this…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Ferree v. Doric Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1963
- Pedersen v. KlinkertWashington Supreme Court · 1960
- Tsubota v. George GunkelWashington Supreme Court · 1961
- Seidler v. HansenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1976
- Paine-Gallucci, Inc. v. AndersonWashington Supreme Court · 1949
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- Matter of Marriage of DaleyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1994
- Garcia v. SanchezNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1989
- Stanley v. ColeCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2010
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