Washington Code 18.35.250 – Violations — Remedies — Actions on bond or security
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(1) In addition to any other legal remedies, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction upon the bond, cash deposit, or security in lieu of a surety bond required by this chapter, by any person having a claim against a licensee or interim permit holder, agent, or employee for any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. The aggregate liability of the surety, cash deposit, or other negotiable security to all claimants shall in no event exceed the sum of the bond. Claims shall be satisfied in the order of judgment rendered.
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.35.250
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) An action upon the bond, cash deposit, or other negotiable security shall be commenced by serving and filing a complaint.
[ 2002 c 310 § 25; 2000 c 93 § 4; (2000 c 93 § 3 expired January 1, 2003); 1998 c 142 § 19; 1996 c 200 § 31; 1991 c 3 § 86; 1989 c 198 § 11; 1983 c 39 § 20.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Expiration date—2000 c 93 §§ 1 and 3: See note following RCW 18.35.240.
Effective date—2000 c 93 §§ 2 and 4: See note following RCW 18.35.240.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.