Washington § 2.08.020 - Appellate jurisdiction.

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§ 2.08.020. Appellate jurisdiction.

The superior courts shall have such appellate jurisdiction in cases arising in courts of limited jurisdiction in their respective counties as may be prescribed by law.
[ 1987 c 202 s 102; 1890 p 343 s 6; RRS s 17.]

Notes

Rules of court: See Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ).
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Appeals from
district courts: Criminal, chapter 10.10 RCW; civil, chapter 12.36 RCW.
municipal courts: Chapter 35.20 RCW.
Jurisdiction of superior courts: State Constitution Art. 4 s 6 (Amendment 28).

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