WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Franklin v. Johnston
In the Matter of the Custody of A.F.J. Mary Franklin v. Jackie Johnston
Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 86188-9
- Decided
- November 27, 2013
- Citation
- 179 Wash. 2d 179; 314 P.3d 373
- Cited by later opinions
- 26
- Judges
- Chambers, Fairhurst, González, Johnson, Madsen, Owens, Stephens, Wiggins
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…L.B., 15 5 Wn.2d at 708. We note that the legislature has taken no action seeming to disapprove of…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…RCW 26.04.010 (Laws op 2012, ch. 3, § 1 (Referendum Measure 74, approved Nov. 6, 2012)) (same sex marriage);…
Legislation discussed
- SB 6239 (2011–12) Marriage & dom. partnerships
Scanned text source: official opinion PDF.