WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Carvin v. Britain
In the Matter of the Parentage of L.B. Sue Ellen ("Mian") Carvin v. Page Britain
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law- Docket
- No. No. 75626-1
- Decided
- November 3, 2005
- Citation
- 155 Wash. 2d 679; 122 P.3d 161
- Cited by later opinions
- 145
- Judges
- Bridge, Johnson
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…purpose of the legislature. Id. Additionally, separation of powers requires a court to resist the temptation…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…irrelevant under the straightforward analysis the statute and constitution require.30 Regardless of the various…
Legislation discussed
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