Legal Opinion

Nims v. Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided August 30, 2002No. 27431-1-IIPublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMorgan, J.

— James F. Nims appeals the revocation of his engineering license. We reverse and remand for application of the correct burden of persuasion. In all other respects, we affirm.

Nims was a registered professional engineer. He was licensed by the Department of Licensing and subject to discipline by the Board of Registered Professional Engineers.1

On July 1, 1998, the Department commenced a disciplinary proceeding against Nims. Then and in amended charges filed September 20, 1999, the Department accused Nims of engaging in various acts and omissions that amounted to “incompetence, gross negligence…

2Cases cited34 opinions

  1. In Re the Revocation of the License of PolkSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1982
  2. Southcenter Joint Venture v. National Democratic Policy CommitteeWashington Supreme Court · 1989
  3. Nguyen v. STATE HEALTH MED. QUALITY ASSUR.Washington Supreme Court · 2001
  4. Nguyen v. Department of HealthWashington Supreme Court · 2001
  5. Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners v. JorgensenSupreme Court of Colorado · 1979

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3Cited by15 opinions

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