Legal Opinion

Spry v. Miller

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided April 1, 1980No. 3455-IIPublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.

Defendant Henry Miller appeals from the trial court's denial of his motion to dismiss the suit of Dale Spry and the judgment foreclosing Spry's mechanics' lien against him. The issue raised is whether plaintiff's failure to register as a contractor under RCW 18.27.080 precludes this suit, where the work was performed by a licensed well-drilling operator in plaintiff's employ. RCW 18.104.070. We hold that plaintiff was exempt from registering under RCW 18.27.080 and affirm the judgment.

Dale Spry failed his examination for a water well construction operator's license in the fall of 1975.…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Barry & Barry, Inc. v. Department of Motor VehiclesWashington Supreme Court · 1972
  2. Washington State Liquor Control Board v. Washington State Personnel BoardWashington Supreme Court · 1977
  3. Northwest Cascade Construction, Inc. v. Custom Component Structures, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1974
  4. Expert Drywall, Inc. v. BrainCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1977
  5. Andrews Fixture Co. v. OlinCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1970

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Federated American Insurance v. MarquardtWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Bill McCurley Chevrolet, Inc. v. RutzCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
  3. Fed. of Employees v. Dept. of Gen. Admin.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  4. Washington Federation of State Employees v. Department of General AdministrationCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
  5. Williamson, Inc. v. Calibre Homes, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2001

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