Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Public Disclosure Commission v. Rains
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 4, 1976No. 43957PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHunter, J.
The facts of this case are simple and undisputed. In 1973 and 1974, defendant (respondent) George C. Rains paid for several newspaper advertisements that opposed various ballot propositions including a joint house resolution and several school levies. In each instance the total expenditures exceeded $100 during the election campaign in question. Despite continued admonitions from the Public Disclosure Commission, Rains refused to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by RCW 42.17.100 (1)1 and WAC 390-04-180.
On August 18, 1974, the Public Disclosure Commission filed a complaint…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. Federal Communications CommissionSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Keyishian v. Board of Regents of Univ. of State of NYSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Smith v. GoguenSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
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3Cited by39 opinions
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