Jinks v. Sommerville - Civil Appeal
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division II published its unpublished opinion in Jinks v. Sommerville (Docket 60167-2) on April 7, 2026. The appeal from Wahkiakum Superior Court (Docket 21-3-01495-9) was decided by Judge Erik Price with concurrences from Anne Cruser and Linda Lee. This civil matter between David Martin Jinks and Paula Jeanne Sommerville concludes the appellate review process.
What changed
Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued its unpublished opinion in the civil matter of Jinks v. Sommerville, concluding the appellate review of the Wahkiakum Superior Court judgment filed October 7, 2024. The opinion, authored by Erik Price with concurrences from Anne Cruser and Linda Lee, is binding on the parties despite its unpublished status under GR 14.1(a).
Parties to this litigation should review the opinion for guidance on their rights and obligations arising from the underlying dispute. The unpublished nature of the opinion limits its precedential value but does not diminish its binding effect on the parties. Legal counsel should be consulted regarding any further appellate options or enforcement proceedings.
What to do next
- Review the unpublished opinion for implications on the underlying dispute
- Consult legal counsel regarding appellate options
- Monitor for any subsequent proceedings
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division II
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 60167-2 |
| Title of Case: | David Martin Jinks, Respondent V. Paula Jeanne Sommerville, Appellant |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Wahkiakum Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 21-3-01495-9 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 10/07/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Heidi L. Heywood |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Erik Price |
| Concurring: | Anne Cruser |
| | Linda Lee |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Kevin Hochhalter |
| | Olympic Appeals PLLC |
| | 4570 Avery Ln Se #c-217 |
| | Lacey, WA, 98503 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Roger B. MadisonJr. |
| | Madison Law Firm PLLC |
| | 2401 Bristol Ct Sw Ste C102 |
| | Olympia, WA, 98502-6037 |
| | |
| | Valerie A Villacin |
| | Smith Goodfriend, P.S. |
| | 1619 8th Ave N |
| | Seattle, WA, 98109-3007 |
| | |
| | Catherine Wright Smith |
| | Smith Goodfriend, P.S. |
| | 1619 8th Ave N |
| | Seattle, WA, 98109-3007 |
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