Jurisdiction Precluded (Vested in The Supreme Court of Washington)
- Writs of quo warranto, prohibition, injunction or mandamus that are directed to state officials.
- Cases where the death penalty has been imposed.
- Cases where the validity of all or any part of a statute ot tax has been held to violate the state constitution, the US Constitution or federal law.
- Cases involving fundamental and urgent issues of broad public import requiring prompt and ultimate determination.
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