Washington § 4.92.020 - Service of summons and complaint.

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§ 4.92.020. Service of summons and complaint.

Service of summons and complaint in such actions shall be served in the manner prescribed by law upon the attorney general, or by leaving the summons and complaint in the office of the attorney general with an assistant attorney general.
[ 1986 c 126 s 2; 1927 c 216 s 2; 1895 c 95 s 2; RRS s 887.]

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Section 4.92.020 ("Service of summons and complaint.") 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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