# RCW 6.19.040: RCW 6.19.040: Justification of sureties

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 6.19.040
- **Heading:** RCW 6.19.040: Justification of sureties
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 040

## Text

If the adverse claimant posts a bond and the sheriff requires it, the sureties shall justify as in other cases, and in case they do not so justify when required, the sheriff shall retain the property; if the sheriff does not require the sureties to justify, he or she shall stand good for their sufficiency. The sheriff shall date and indorse acceptance upon the bond.

## 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- [RCW 6.19.020 RCW 6.19.020: Application of chapter—Common law or other remedies not superseded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T6_C19_S020.md)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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