Legal Opinion

Soundgarden v. Eikenberry

Washington Supreme Court

Decided April 14, 1994No. 59947-5; 60093-7PublishedCited by 67 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.

The State1 appeals direct to this court from an order of the King County Superior Court declaring unconstitutional the "Erotic Sound Recordings” statute (House Bill 2554, Laws of 1992, ch. 5, codified as RCW 9.68.050, .060, .070 and .090, and also known as the "Erotic Music Statute”) and permanently enjoining its enforcement. Respondents/ Cross Appellants, Soundgarden, et al.,2 defend the judgment of the trial court, but appeal from its order denying attorney fees and costs.3 We affirm the Superior Court.

Statement of Facts

On March 20, 1992, Governor Booth Gardner signed the "Erotic Sound…

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2Cases cited56 opinions

  1. Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs.Supreme Court of the United States · 1978
  2. Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
  3. Hensley v. EckerhartSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  4. Lugar v. Edmondson Oil Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1982
  5. Roth v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1957

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3Cited by67 opinions

  1. State v. BahlWashington Supreme Court · 2008
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  3. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 2000
  4. Ino Ino, Inc. v. City of BellevueWashington Supreme Court · 1997
  5. Ino Ino, Inc. v. City of BellevueWashington Supreme Court · 1997

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