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Jane Doe, et al. v. King County
Date: 08-05-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: William L. Downing
Court: Superior Court, King County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Bradly H. Bagshow of Helsell Fetterman LLP, Seattle, Washington
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Six couples brought suit against King County, Washington and a number of county officials for refusing to issue marriage licenses to them for same sex civil unions. They claimed that the refusal of the County to issue then marriage licenses violated their rights under the Washington state constitution by depriving them of equal rights and protections under the law without any scientific or rational state interest basis. The further claimed that barring same-sex marriage is "not rationally related to any legitimate or compelling state interest."
Outcome:
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Jane Doe, et al. v. King County?
The outcome was: Judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs.
Which court heard Jane Doe, et al. v. King County?
This case was heard in Superior Court, King County, Washington, WA. The presiding judge was William L. Downing.
Who were the attorneys in Jane Doe, et al. v. King County?
Plaintiff's attorney: Bradly H. Bagshow of Helsell Fetterman LLP, Seattle, Washington. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Jane Doe, et al. v. King County decided?
This case was decided on August 5, 2004.