ROBERTS v. DUDLEY

No. 67365-9.

993 P.2d 901 (2000)

140 Wash.2d 58

Lynne Elizabeth ROBERTS, Respondent, v. Eric G. DUDLEY, D.V.M., and Rebecca Dudley, and their marital community, Petitioners.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided February 17, 2000.

As Amended February 22, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gregory Murphy, Amy Lewis, Clemencia Castro-Woolery, Tacoma, for Petitioners.

David Murdach, Tacoma, Amy Stephson, Seattle, for Respondents.

Jayne Freeman, Seattle, Amicus Curiae on behalf of Washington Defense Trial Lawyers.

Timothy O'Connell, Jill Bowman, Keelin Curran, Seattle, Amicus Curiae on behalf of Independent Business Association, et al.

Susan Mindenbergs, Seattle, Amicus Curiae on behalf of American Civil Liberties Union.

Kelby Fletcher, Seattle, Bryan P. Harnetiaux, Debra Stephens, Spokane, Amicus Curiae on behalf of Wa. State Trial Lawyers Association.


SANDERS, J.

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