Washington § 78.12.030 - Order to serve notice.

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§ 78.12.030. Order to serve notice.

Upon the filing of the notice, as provided in RCW 78.12.020, the district or municipal court shall issue an order, directed to the sheriff of the county or to any constable or city marshal therein, directing such officer to serve a notice in manner and form as is prescribed by law for service of summons upon any person or persons or the authorized agent or agents of any company or corporation named in the notice on file, as provided in RCW 78.12.020.
[ 1984 c 258 s 139; 1890 p 121 s 3; RRS 8859.]

Notes

Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
Application—1984 c 258 ss 101-139: See note following RCW 3.50.005.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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