Washington § 47.60.270 - Venue of actions — Enforcement of judgment.

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§ 47.60.270. Venue of actions — Enforcement of judgment.

Actions for the recovery of damages under RCW 47.60.220 through 47.60.260 may be brought in Thurston county or in the county in which the aggrieved person resides. No execution upon a judgment or attachment may be levied against the property of the department, nor does the state consent to any maritime lien against vessels of the department, but the department may be required by order of court to pay any judgment.
[ 1984 c 7 s 321; 1961 c 13 s 47.60.270. Prior: 1951 c 259 s 12.]

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