# RCW 6.19.010: RCW 6.19.010: Definitions

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 6.19.010
- **Heading:** RCW 6.19.010: Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 010

## Text

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Adverse claimant" means a person, other than the judgment debtor or defendant, who claims title or right to possession of property levied on. (2) "Levying creditor" means the judgment creditor or plaintiff who obtained the writ of execution or attachment under which levy was made.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 6.19.010 RCW 6.19.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S010.md)
- [RCW 6.19.020 RCW 6.19.020: Application of chapter—Common law or other remedies not superseded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S020.md)
- [RCW 6.19.030 RCW 6.19.030: Affidavit of adverse claimant—Bond—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S030.md)
- [RCW 6.19.040 RCW 6.19.040: Justification of sureties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S040.md)
- [RCW 6.19.050 RCW 6.19.050: Filing of affidavit by sheriff—Designation of parties—Trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S050.md)
- [RCW 6.19.060 RCW 6.19.060: Judgment—Costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S060.md)

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