# RCW 60.40.030: RCW 60.40.030: Procedure when lien is claimed

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C40_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 60.40.030
- **Heading:** RCW 60.40.030: Procedure when lien is claimed
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 60 / Chapter 40 / Section 030

## Text

If, however, the attorney claim a lien, upon the money or papers, under the provisions of *this chapter, the court or judge may: (1) Impose as a condition of making the order, that the client give security in a form and amount to be directed, to satisfy the lien, when determined in an action; (2) summarily to inquire into the facts on which the claim of a lien is founded, and determine the same; or (3) to refer it, and upon the report, determine the same as in other cases.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 60.40.010 RCW 60.40.010: Lien created—Enforcement—Definition—Exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C40_S010.md)
- [RCW 60.40.020 RCW 60.40.020: Proceedings to compel delivery of money or papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C40_S020.md)
- [RCW 60.40.030 RCW 60.40.030: Procedure when lien is claimed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C40_S030.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C40_S030. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.