The matter recited in the certificate of sale must be recited in the deed and such deed duly acknowledged or proved is prima facie evidence that:

Terms Used In Washington Code 89.30.736

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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
(1) The property was assessed as required by law.
(2) The property was equalized as required by law.
(3) The assessments were levied in accordance with law.
(4) The assessments were not paid.
(5) At a proper time and place the property was sold as prescribed by law, and by the proper officers.
(6) The person who executed the deed was the proper officer.
[ 1927 c 254 § 246; RRS § 7402-246. Formerly RCW 89.28.750.]