Washington § 48.44.120 - Misrepresentations of contract terms, benefits, etc.

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§ 48.44.120. Misrepresentations of contract terms, benefits, etc.

No person shall knowingly make, issue, or circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, a misrepresentation of the terms of any contract, or the benefits or advantages promised thereby, or use the name or title of any contract or class of contract misrepresenting the nature thereof.
[ 1961 c 197 s 9.]

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

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Section 48.44.120 ("Misrepresentations of contract terms, benefits, etc.") 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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