Washington § 4.08.030 - Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community — Necessary parties.

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§ 4.08.030. Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community — Necessary parties.

Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue on behalf of the community: PROVIDED, That
(1) When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse or the domestic partner having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party;
(2) When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse or the domestic partner having rendered the services is a necessary party.
[ 2008 c 6 s 407; 1972 ex.s. c 108 s 1; Code 1881 s 6; 1877 p 4 s 6; 1875 p 4 s 2; 1869 p 4 s 6; 1854 p 131 s 5; RRS s 181.]

Notes

Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.

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

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