Washington Code 4.28.140 – Affidavit as to unknown heirs
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Upon presenting an affidavit to the court or judge, showing to his or her satisfaction that the heirs of such deceased person are proper parties to the action, and that their names and residences cannot with use of reasonable diligence be ascertained, such court or judge may grant an order that service of the summons in such action be made on such “Unknown heirs” by publication thereof in the same manner as in actions against nonresident defendants.
[ 2011 c 336 § 99; 1903 c 144 § 2; RRS § 230.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 10(a).
Terms Used In Washington Code 4.28.140
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.