Opinion ID: 2603565
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Heading: quantum of proof required

Text: [1] This court's role as to questions of fact is to determine whether substantial evidence supports the trial court's findings and whether those findings support the conclusions of law and the judgment. The trial court's findings will not be disturbed on appeal if supported by substantial evidence. State v. Black, 100 Wn.2d 793, 802, 676 P.2d 963 (1984); Ridgeview Properties v. Starbuck, 96 Wn.2d 716, 719, 638 P.2d 1231 (1982). Substantial evidence is evidence in sufficient quantum to persuade a fair-minded person of the truth of the declared premise. Ridgeview at 719; accord, Nichols Hills Bank v. McCool, 104 Wn.2d 78, 82, 701 P.2d 1114 (1985). We conclude that Group Health presented evidence in sufficient quantum to persuade a fair-minded person that its executives are paid salaries comparable to those holding like positions within the public service of the state and that Group Health is entitled to the deduction provided by RCW 82.04.4297.