A person injured as a result of a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder may bring an action in superior court for the recovery of the damages. A conviction or imposition of a penalty under this chapter is not a prerequisite to an action under this section.

Terms Used In Washington Code 70A.300.130

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: means any person, firm, association, county, public or municipal or private corporation, agency, or other entity whatsoever. See Washington Code 70A.300.010
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
The court may award reasonable attorneys’ fees to a prevailing injured party in an action under this section.
[ 1983 c 172 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.105.097.]

NOTES:

Severability—1983 c 172: “If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.” [ 1983 c 172 § 5.]
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