Washington § 59.12.220 - Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.

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§ 59.12.220. Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.

If a writ of restitution has been issued previous to the taking of an appeal by the defendant, and said defendant shall execute and file a bond as provided in this chapter, the clerk of the court, under the direction of the judge, shall forthwith give the appellant a certificate of the allowance of such appeal; and upon the service of such certificate upon the officer having such writ of restitution the said officer shall forthwith cease all further proceedings by virtue of such writ; and if such writ has been completely executed the defendant shall be restored to the possession of the premises, and shall remain in possession thereof until the appeal is determined.
[ 1891 c 96 s 24; RRS s 833. Prior: 1890 p 81 s 25.]

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