Case Brief the following: Eggleston v. Pierce County, 148 Wash. 2d 760 (2003)

Facts - nutshell version of what the dispute was about (who did what to whom and why) Procedural Posture - what is the claim, at what stage in the process is the case, how did the lower court rule and why?

Legal Issue - what is the legal issue(s) that must be decided by the court to resolve the dispute? The court typically states the issue explicitly. Understanding the issue is essential to learning the law involved. Rules - what legal principles, standards, definitions and rules does the court discuss or explain? Holding (including Disposition) and Rationale - what does the court decide? You should be looking for what the court holds regarding the legal issue and the concrete dispute presented in the case. Disposition simply means what did the court order - remand, affirmance, et cetera. Rationale focuses on the court's reasoning, particularly regarding any legal principles in dispute. Takeaway - why is this case in the book? What did you learn about the law and its application?