Washington Supreme Court· 9/2/2010

Freeman v. Freeman

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239 P.3d 557

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noting that where court commissioner denied motion to terminate protection order and superior court denied motion to revise, “[w]e must decide whether the commissioner abused her discretion when refusing to terminate the permanent protection order.”
noting that where court commissioner denied motion to terminate protection order and superior court denied motion to revise, “[w]e must decide whether the commissioner abused her discretion when refusing to terminate the permanent protection order.”
enumerating factors to consider when adjudicating statutorily authorized request to terminate permanent protective order
“the facts do not suggest Robin’s fear of Rob is based on a reasonable threat of imminent harm”
“The term ‘may’ in a statute generally confers discretion.”
“The term ‘may’ in a statute generally confers discretion.” (citing Nat’l Elec. Contractors Ass’n v. Riveland, 138 Wn.2d 9, 28, 978 P.2d 481 (1999) (citing Yakima Valley (W. Valley) Fire Prot. Dist. No. 12 v. City of Yakima, 122 Wn.2d 371, 381, 858 P.2d 245 (1993)))

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Judges: Sanders

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