Washington Code 4.22.920 – Applicability — 1981 c 27
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(1) Chapter 27, Laws of 1981 shall apply to all claims arising on or after July 26, 1981.
Terms Used In Washington Code 4.22.920
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 4.22.040, 4.22.050, and 4.22.060 shall also apply to all actions in which trial on the underlying action has not taken place prior to July 26, 1981, except that there is no right of contribution in favor of or against any party who has, prior to July 26, 1981, entered into a release, covenant not to sue, covenant not to enforce judgment, or similar agreement with the claimant.
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 100: See note following RCW 4.22.040.