Jensen v. Lawrence
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Frater, J., entered April 26, 1916, upon the verdiet of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action in tort.
1Opinion of the Court
Holcomb, J. —
This action is one to recover damages resulting from an alleged assault and act of carnal intercourse committed by defendant upon plaintiff in Seattle. The complaint, in substance, alleges: That, from the 23d day of May, 1914, to the 6th day of June, 1914, plaintiff was the regularly employed housekeeper for defendant; that, while engaged in her duties as such, on the first day of June,, 1914, defendant wrongfully, unlawfully and violently assaulted her, threw her on the bed, physically overpowered her and forcibly committed an act of carnal intercourse upon her, despite her…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Brown v. City of Walla WallaWashington Supreme Court · 1913
- Snider v. Washington Water Power Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1912
- Mattson v. Eureka Cedar Lumber & Shingle Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1914
- Hindle v. HolcombWashington Supreme Court · 1904
- State v. SudduthSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1898
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by9 opinions
- Schurk v. ChristensenWashington Supreme Court · 1972
- Adams v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1927
- Panama Mail S. S. Co. v. VargasCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1929
- McIntosh v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1933
- Collins v. BarmonWashington Supreme Court · 1927
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.