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In re the Recall of Piper

Washington Supreme Court

Decided December 10, 2015No. 90883-4PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.

¶1 — Petitioners William Ammons, Douglas Irvine, and Charles Wallace (Petitioners) petitioned to recall respondent Cowlitz County Public Utility District (PUD) Commissioner Edward M. Piper. Clerk’s Papers (CP) at 8-13. At a hearing to determine the sufficiency of the allegations, Petitioners voluntarily withdrew the recall petition. Finding that the recall petition was frivolous and intentionally filed in bad faith, the superior court awarded Piper attorney fees. Petitioners moved for review of the attorney fees award. We affirm the superior court.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 In 2013, PUD…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Bryant v. Joseph Tree, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Biggs v. VailWashington Supreme Court · 1994
  3. Matter of Pearsall-StipekWashington Supreme Court · 1998
  4. Teaford v. HowardWashington Supreme Court · 1985
  5. In Re the Recall of WadeWashington Supreme Court · 1990

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3Cited by6 opinions

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