Washington Water Power Co. v. Washington State Human Rights Commission

Supreme Court of Washington · Decided 1978-11-16

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Hicks, J. (dissenting) — The issue presented is whether the Washington State Human Rights Commission exceeded its authority when it adopted a rule under RCW 49.60 in which the prohibition against marital status discrimination was extended beyond a person's marital status per se to the identify or occupation of his or her spouse. The trial court held that the commission's rule was promulgated in excess of its statutory authority. The…

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