Legal Opinion
McGugart v. Brumback
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 31, 1969No. 39584PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNeill, J.
Plaintiff, Daniel McGugart, brought this action against the estate of William Rhodes, deceased, seeking to recover compensation for goods and services rendered decedent during his lifetime. The primary issue raised on appeal is whether the submission of written interrogatories to plaintiff concerning his alleged transactions with the decedent was a waiver of defendant’s right under RCW 5.60.030, the deadman’s statute, to bar testimony by plaintiff at trial.
Prior to trial, defendant administratrix submitted written interrogatories to plaintiff pursuant to CR 33, RCW vol. 0 (formerly RPPP 33).…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- Hickman v. TaylorSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
- Anderson v. BensonDistrict Court, D. Nebraska · 1953
- Duling v. MarkunCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1956
- Robertson v. O'NeillWashington Supreme Court · 1912
- Alma v. Steele, Individually and as of the Estate of Charles F. Steele, Deceased v. Lelia M. McCargoCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1958
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3Cited by30 opinions
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- Diel v. BeekmanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1972
- Thor v. McDearmidCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
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