RCW 59.18.050: Jurisdiction of district and superior courts.

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Washington Code › Title 59 › Chapter 18 › Section 050

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The district or superior courts of this state may exercise jurisdiction over any landlord or tenant with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this chapter or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this chapter within the respective jurisdictions of the district or superior courts as provided in Article IV, section 6 of the Constitution of the state of Washington.

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