Washington § 20.01.220 - Action on bond for fraud.

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§ 20.01.220. Action on bond for fraud.

Any consignor of an agricultural product claiming to be injured by the fraud of any commission merchant and/or dealer or their agents may bring action upon said bond against principal, surety, and agent in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by such fraud. Any consignor undertaking such an action shall name the director as a party.
[ 1986 c 178 s 10; 1982 c 194 s 4; 1959 c 139 s 22.]

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Section 20.01.220 ("Action on bond for fraud.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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