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RCW 47.32.100: Procedure when claimant wins or loses.
RCW 47.32.100 · Washington · Statutes
Title 47 › Chapter 32 › Section 100
If the claimant makes good the claimant's title to or right to possession of the property, upon payment into the registry of the court of the costs of service or posting of original notice issued by the … claimant thereto, relieving the sheriff from necessity of selling the property and making return thereon, and continuing the effect of the bond for a period of six years thereafter for the benefit of such adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 4.24.210 · Washington · Statutes
Title 4 › Chapter 24 › Section 210
(c) Usage by members of the public, volunteer groups, or other users is permissive and does not support any claim of adverse possession n (1) of this section shall not be liable for unintentional injuries … (c) Usage by members of the public, volunteer groups, or other users is permissive and does not support any claim of adverse possession. (5) For purposes of this section, the following are not fees: (a
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 64.90.670: Implied warranties of quality.
RCW 64.90.670 · Washington · Statutes
Title 64 › Chapter 90 › Section 670
(1) A declarant and any dealer warrants to a purchaser of a condominium unit that the unit will be in at least as good condition at the earlier of the time of the conveyance or delivery of possession as … affected or will adversely affect the performance of that portion of the unit or common elements alleged to be in breach.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 36.35.180: Quieting title to tax-title property—Summons and notice.
RCW 36.35.180 · Washington · Statutes
Title 36 › Chapter 35 › Section 180
every interest in and claim against any and every part of the property described in such summons and notice, and every person, firm, or corporation, except one who is in the actual, open and notorious possession … interests, rights or claims whatsoever: PROVIDED, That in case any of the lands involved is in the actual, open and notorious possession of anyone at the time the summons and notice is filed, as herein
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 77.135.140: Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.
RCW 77.135.140 · Washington · Statutes
Title 77 › Chapter 135 › Section 140
(1) A person aggrieved or adversely affected by a quarantine declaration under RCW 77.135.050 , a rapid response management action under RCW 77.135.060 , an infested site management action under RCW 77.135.070 … If the person in possession of the aquatic conveyance that was decontaminated prevails at the hearing, the person is entitled to reimbursement by the department for any costs assessed by the department
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 14.1. Notice to Clients and Others; Providing Client Property
ELC 14.1 · Washington · Court rules
Washington Court Rules › Rules of General Application › Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct › ELC 14.1
or has been transferred to disability inactive status must provide each client or the client’s substituted counsel upon request with the client’s assets, files, and other documents in the lawyer’s possession … party (or the adverse party directly if not represented by counsel), of the suspension, that the suspension is a disciplinary suspension, and of the lawyer’s consequent inability to act as a lawyer
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 62A.8-304 · Washington · Statutes
Title 62A › Chapter 8 › Section 8-304
complete upon delivery and the purchaser has a specifically enforceable right to have any necessary indorsement supplied. (5) An indorsement of a security certificate in bearer form may give notice of an adverse … claim to the certificate, but it does not otherwise affect a right to registration that the holder possesses. (6) Unless otherwise agreed, a person making an indorsement assumes only the obligations provided
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 59.18.580 · Washington · Statutes
Title 59 › Chapter 18 › Section 580
prevailing party may also recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. (4) It is a defense to an unlawful detainer action under chapter 59.12 RCW that the action to remove the tenant and recover possession … of the premises is in violation of subsection (2) of this section. (5) This section does not prohibit adverse housing decisions based upon other lawful factors within the landlord's knowledge or prohibit
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026WAC 446-30-040 · Washington · Regulations
Title 446 › Chapter 446-30 › WAC 446-30-040
applicable, hearings under this chapter will be pursuant to chapters 34.05 RCW and 446-08 WAC as supplemented by this chapter. (2) In accordance with RCW 46.12.735 , any person claiming ownership or right of possession … If a decision adverse to an interested party is made, no disposition will be made of the property until after thirty days following service of the hearing officer's decision, or until expiration of any
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 10.96.020: Production of records.
RCW 10.96.020 · Washington · Statutes
Title 10 › Chapter 96 › Section 020
This section shall apply to any criminal process allowing for search of or commanding production of records that are in the actual or constructive possession of a recipient who receives service outside … or the applicant consents to a recipient's request for additional time to comply." (3) If the judge finds reason to suspect that failure to produce records within twenty business days would cause an adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 59.12.110: Modification of bond.
RCW 59.12.110 · Washington · Statutes
Title 59 › Chapter 12 › Section 110
The plaintiff or defendant at any time, upon two days' notice to the adverse party, may apply to the court or any judge thereof for an order raising or lowering the amount of any bond in this chapter provided … or additional bond and it shall also be found insufficient after hearing, as above provided, the right to retain the premises by bond shall be lost and the sheriff shall forthwith put the plaintiff in possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 10.66.010 · Washington · Statutes
Title 10 › Chapter 66 › Section 010
the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means any person who owns, occupies, or has a substantial interest in property, or who is a neighbor to property which is adversely … For purposes of this definition, "drug offense" means a felony violation of chapter 69.50 or 69.52 RCW or equivalent law in another jurisdiction that involves the manufacture, distribution, or possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 11.04.250: When real estate vests—Rights of heirs.
RCW 11.04.250 · Washington · Statutes
Title 11 › Chapter 04 › Section 250
The title and right to possession of such lands, tenements, or hereditaments so vested in such heirs or devisees, together with the rents, issues, and profits thereof, shall be good and valid against all … persons claiming adversely to the claims of any such heirs, or devisees, excepting only the personal representative when appointed, and persons lawfully claiming under such personal representative; and
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026WAC 181-79A-155 · Washington · Regulations
Title 181 › Chapter 181-79A › WAC 181-79A-155
In the event of a conviction for any arrest, the applicant shall state reasons why such conviction does not reflect adversely on the requirement to possess good moral character and be personally fit. ( … university official has contacted several faculty members who personally know or knew the applicant and has no knowledge of any relevant information related to the applicant's character or fitness that would adversely
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 60.40.010: Lien created—Enforcement—Definition—Exception.
RCW 60.40.010 · Washington · Statutes
Title 60 › Chapter 40 › Section 010
(1) An attorney has a lien for his or her compensation, whether specially agreed upon or implied, as hereinafter provided: (a) Upon the papers of the client, which have come into the attorney's possession … in the course of his or her professional employment; (b) Upon money in the attorney's hands belonging to the client; (c) Upon money in the hands of the adverse party in an action or proceeding, in which
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 58.28.120: Deed to claimants—Actions contesting title, limitations on.
RCW 58.28.120 · Washington · Statutes
Title 58 › Chapter 28 › Section 120
At the expiration of six months after the time of filing of such patent, or a certified copy thereof in the office of the county auditor, if there has been no adverse claim filed in the meantime, the council … the legal title thereto against such grantee, his, her, its or their heirs, successors or assigns, to which they may deem themselves entitled either in law or equity; but no action for the recovery or possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 58.28.330: Deed to claimants—Actions contesting title, limitations on.
RCW 58.28.330 · Washington · Statutes
Title 58 › Chapter 28 › Section 330
At the expiration of six months after the time of filing such patent, or certified copy thereof, in the office of the county auditor, if there has been no adverse claim filed in the meantime, said judge … such grantee, his, her, its or their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, to which they may deem themselves entitled, either in law or in equity; but no action for the recovery or possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026WAC 388-78A-2460. Quality assurance committee
WAC 388-78A-2460 · Washington · Regulations
Title 388 › Chapter 388-78A › WAC 388-78A-2460
administrator; and (c) Three other members from the staff of the assisted living facility. (2) When established, the quality assurance committee shall meet at least quarterly to identify issues that may adversely … generated by, or for, the quality assurance committee as evidence of compliance with assisted living facility requirements, the documents are protected as quality assurance committee documents when in the possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 10.96.010 · Washington · Statutes
Title 10 › Chapter 96 › Section 010
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adverse result" includes one or more of the following possible consequences: (a) Danger … and any other legal process signed by a judge of the superior court and issued in a criminal matter which allows the search for or commands production of records that are in the actual or constructive possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 79.125.410 · Washington · Statutes
Title 79 › Chapter 125 › Section 410
The department may not lease or re-lease any first-class tidelands or shorelands where the sole basis of the state's title is adverse possession of the tidelands or shorelands to be leased. (3) In case
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026
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