State Of Washington, Respondent V. Melinda M. Steele, Appellant

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
Respondent,
v.
MELINDA MICHELLE STEELE,
Appellant.
No. 86616-8-I
DIVISION ONE
UNPUBLISHED OPINION
COBURN , J. — Melinda Steele appeals from a judgment and sentence following
her conviction of arson in the first degree. However, during the pendency of this appeal,
Steele has passed away.
A case is moot when it involves only abstract propositions or questions, the
substantial questions in the trial court no longer exist, or a court can no longer provide
effective relief. Spokane Rsch. & Def. Fund v. City of Spokane, 155 Wn.2d 89, 99, 117
P.3d 1117 (2005) (citing Westerman v. Cary, 125 Wn.2d 277, 286, 892 P.2d 1067
(1994)).

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No motion for substitution under RAP 3.2 has been filed. Accordingly, this case
is dismissed as moot.
WE CONCUR: