Legal Opinion
Swan v. Landgren
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 13, 1972No. 416-3PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, C.J.
The sole question presented by this appeal is: When does the superior court’s authority to control its trial calendar begin? We answer: When the complaint is filed or the summons served.
On April 17, 1970 plaintiff commenced a replevin action. On April 29, 1970 defendants filed a notice of appearance. On July 7, 1970 defendants filed a motion for change of judge, disqualifying the resident superior court judge for Klickitat County. On July 15, 1970 1 the Supreme Court assigned a judge of the Benton-Franklin judicial district to preside over the case. On January 5, 1971 the appointed judge…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Friedlander v. FriedlanderWashington Supreme Court · 1972
- State Ex Rel. Foster-Wyman Lumber Co. v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1928
- Jones Knitting Corp. v. A. M. Pullen & Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1970
- Daniel v. DanielWashington Supreme Court · 1921
- Bethel v. SturmerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1970
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3Cited by8 opinions
- State v. SponburghWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- Woodruff v. SpenceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1995
- State v. FranksCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
- State v. FranksCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
- State v. BarnesWashington Supreme Court · 2002
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