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· 6/1/1981

In Re the Welfare of Dodge

Citations

  • 628 P.2d 1343
  • 29 Wash. App. 486
  • 1981 Wash. App. LEXIS 2394

How courts have described this case

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

  • extending statutory exception for “ ‘any judicial proceeding regarding a child’s injuries, neglect or sexual abuse, or the cause thereof’ ” to a proceeding for permanent deprivation of custody
  • policy considerations involving custody and welfare of children dictate the need for flexibility in applying technical rules of evidence
  • policy considerations involving custody and welfare of children dictate the need for flexibility in applying technical rules of evidence
  • RCW 5.60.060(4) creates statutory exception to physician-patient privilege in cases of child abuse
  • RCW 5.60.060(4) creates statutory exception to physician-patient privilege in cases of child abuse

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Judges: Ringold

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