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Washington Supreme Court· 2/3/1994

Higgins v. Stafford

Citations

  • 866 P.2d 31
  • 123 Wash. 2d 160
  • 1994 Wash. LEXIS 63

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that a subsequent contract made by the same parties and covering the same subject matter, although containing inconsistent terms, has the legal effect of rescinding the earlier contract
  • “We hold a community property agreement may be rescinded or abandoned by mutual intent clearly demonstrated.”
  • When two contracts conflict, the subsequently negotiated contract covering the same subject controls.
  • court gives effect to the plain meaning of the language in interpreting a statute
  • when two contracts conflict, the subsequently negotiated contract covering the same subject controls
  • When two contracts conflict, the subsequently negotiated contract covering the same subject controls.

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Judges: Johnson

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