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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.28 - Ejectment, Quieting Title. › 7.28.280 - Conflicting claims, donation law, generally—Joinder of parties.

RCW 7.28.280
Conflicting claims, donation law, generally—Joinder of parties.
In an action at law, for the recovery of the possession of real property, if either party claims the property as a donee of the United States, and under the act of congress approved September 27th, 1850, commonly called the "Donation law," or the acts amendatory thereof, such party, from the date of his or her settlement thereon, as provided in said act, shall be deemed to have a legal estate in fee, in such property, to continue upon condition that he or she perform the conditions required by such acts, which estate is unconditional and indefeasible after the performance of such conditions. In such action, if both plaintiff and defendant claim title to the same real property, by virtue of settlement, under such acts, such settlement and performance of the subsequent condition shall be prima facie presumed in favor of the party having or claiming under the elder certificate, or patent, as the case may be, unless it appears upon the face of such certificate or patent that the same is absolutely void. Any person in possession, by himself or herself or his or her tenant, of real property, and any private or municipal corporation in possession by itself or its tenant of any real property, or when such real property is not in the actual possession of anyone, any person or private or municipal corporation claiming title to any real property under a patent from the United States, or during his, her, or its claim of title to such real property under a patent from the United States for such real estate, may maintain a civil action against any person or persons, corporations, or associations claiming an interest in said real property or any part thereof, or any right thereto adverse to him, her, them, or it, for the purpose of determining such claim, estate, or interest; and where several persons, or private or municipal corporations are in possession of, or claim as aforesaid, separate parcels of real property, and an adverse interest is claimed or claim made in or to any such parcels, by any other person, persons, corporations, or associations, arising out of a question, conveyance, statute, grant, or other matter common to all such parcels of real estate, all or any portion of such persons or corporations so in possession, or claiming such parcel of real property may unite as plaintiffs in such suit to determine such adverse claim or interest against all persons, corporations, or associations claiming such adverse interest.
[ 2011 c 336 § 184; Code 1881 § 551; 1877 p 116 § 556; 1869 p 132 § 504; RRS §§ 808, 809. Formerly RCW 7.28.280 and 7.28.290.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.28 - Ejectment, Quieting Title. › 7.28.300 - Quieting title against outlawed mortgage or deed of trust.

RCW 7.28.300
Quieting title against outlawed mortgage or deed of trust.
The record owner of real estate may maintain an action to quiet title against the lien of a mortgage or deed of trust on the real estate where an action to foreclose such mortgage or deed of trust would be barred by the statute of limitations, and, upon proof sufficient to satisfy the court, may have judgment quieting title against such a lien.
[ 1998 c 295 § 17; 1937 c 124 § 1; RRS § 785-1.]
NOTES:
Limitation of actions, generally: Chapter 4.16 RCW.
Real estate mortgages, foreclosure: Chapter 61.12 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.28 - Ejectment, Quieting Title. › 7.28.310 - Quieting title to personal property.

RCW 7.28.310
Quieting title to personal property.
Any person or corporation claiming to be the owner of or interested in any tangible or intangible personal property may institute and maintain a suit against any person or corporation also claiming title to or any interest in such property for the purpose of adjudicating the title of the plaintiff to such property, or any interest therein, against any and all adverse claims; removing all such adverse claims as clouds upon the title of the plaintiff and quieting the title of the plaintiff against any and all such adverse claims.
[ 1929 c 100 § 1; RRS § 809-1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.28 - Ejectment, Quieting Title. › 7.28.320 - Possession no defense.

RCW 7.28.320
Possession no defense.
The fact that any person or corporation against whom such action may be brought is in the possession of such property, or evidence of title to such property, shall not prevent the maintenance of such suit.
[ 1929 c 100 § 2; RRS § 809-2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.010 - Who may prosecute writ.

RCW 7.36.010
Who may prosecute writ.
Every person restrained of his or her liberty under any pretense whatever, may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of the restraint, and shall be delivered therefrom when illegal.
[ 2011 c 336 § 185; Code 1881 § 666; 1877 p 138 § 669; 1869 p 156 § 606; 1854 p 212 § 434; RRS § 1063.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.020 - Parents, guardians, etc., may act for minors, persons under guardianship or conservatorship.

RCW 7.36.020
Parents, guardians, etc., may act for minors, persons under guardianship or conservatorship.
Writs of habeas corpus shall be granted in favor of parents, guardians, limited guardians where appropriate, spouses or domestic partners, and next of kin, and to enforce the rights, and for the protection of minors and persons who have been placed under a guardianship under RCW 11.130.265 or under a conservatorship under RCW 11.130.360; and the proceedings shall in all cases conform to the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2020 c 312 § 704; 2008 c 6 § 801; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 17; Code 1881 § 688; 1877 p 141 § 692; 1869 p 159 § 628; 1854 p 214 § 456; RRS § 1064.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.030 - Petition—Contents.

RCW 7.36.030
Petition—Contents.
Application for the writ shall be made by petition, signed and verified either by the plaintiff or by some person in his or her behalf, and shall specify:
(1) By whom the petitioner is restrained of his or her liberty, and the place where, (naming the parties if they are known, or describing them if they are not known).
(2) The cause or pretense of the restraint according to the best of the knowledge and belief of the applicant.
(3) If the restraint be alleged to be illegal, in what the illegality consists.
[ 2011 c 336 § 186; Code 1881 § 667; 1877 p 138 § 670; 1869 p 156 § 607; 1854 p 212 § 435; RRS § 1065.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.040 - Who may grant writ.

RCW 7.36.040
Who may grant writ.
Writs of habeas corpus may be granted by the supreme court, the court of appeals, or superior court, or by any judge of such courts, and upon application the writ shall be granted without delay.
[ 1971 c 81 § 31; 1957 c 9 § 10; Code 1881 § 668; 1877 p 138 § 671; 1869 p 156 § 608; 1854 p 212 § 436; RRS § 1066.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. RAP 16.3, 18.22.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.050 - To whom directed—Contents.

RCW 7.36.050
To whom directed—Contents.
The writ shall be directed to the officer or party having the person under restraint, commanding him or her to have such person before the court or judge at such time and place as the court or judge shall direct to do and receive what shall be ordered concerning him or her, and have then and there the writ.
[ 2011 c 336 § 187; Code 1881 § 669; 1877 p 138 § 672; 1869 p 156 § 609; 1854 p 212 § 437; RRS § 1067.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.060 - Delivery to sheriff if to him or her directed.

RCW 7.36.060
Delivery to sheriff if to him or her directed.
If the writ be directed to the sheriff, it shall be delivered by the clerk to him or her without delay.
[ 2011 c 336 § 188; Code 1881 § 670; 1877 p 138 § 673; 1869 p 156 § 610; 1854 p 212 § 438; RRS § 1068.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.070 - Service by sheriff if directed to another.

RCW 7.36.070
Service by sheriff if directed to another.
If the writ be directed to any other person, it shall be delivered to the sheriff and shall be by him or her served by delivering the same to such person without delay.
[ 2011 c 336 § 189; Code 1881 § 671; 1877 p 139 § 674; 1869 p 156 § 611; 1854 p 212 § 430; RRS § 1069.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.080 - Service when person not found.

RCW 7.36.080
Service when person not found.
If the person to whom such writ is directed cannot be found or shall refuse admittance to the sheriff, the same may be served by leaving it at the residence of the person to whom it is directed, or by posting the same in some conspicuous place, either on his or her dwelling house or where the party is confined or under restraint.
[ 2011 c 336 § 190; Code 1881 § 672; 1877 p 139 § 675; 1869 p 157 § 612; 1854 p 212 § 440; RRS § 1070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.090 - Return—Attachment for refusal.

RCW 7.36.090
Return—Attachment for refusal.
The sheriff or other person to whom the writ is directed shall make immediate return thereof, and if he or she refuse after due service to make return, the court shall enforce obedience by attachment.
[ 2011 c 336 § 191; Code 1881 § 673; 1877 p 139 § 676; 1869 p 157 § 613; 1854 p 213 § 441; RRS § 1071.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.100 - Form of return—Production of person.

RCW 7.36.100
Form of return—Production of person.
The return must be signed and verified by the person making it, who shall state:
(1) The authority or cause of the restraint of the party in his or her custody.
(2) If the authority shall be in writing, he or she shall return a copy and produce the original on the hearing.
(3) If he or she has had the party in his or her custody or under his or her restraint, and has transferred him or her to another, he or she shall state to whom, the time, place, and cause of the transfer. He or she shall produce the party at the hearing unless prevented by sickness or infirmity, which must be shown in the return.
[ 2011 c 336 § 192; Code 1881 § 674; 1877 p 139 § 677; 1869 p 157 § 614; 1854 p 213 § 442; RRS § 1072.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.110 - Procedure—Pleadings—Amendment.

RCW 7.36.110
Procedure—Pleadings—Amendment.
The court or judge, if satisfied of the truth of the allegation of sickness or infirmity, may proceed to decide on the return, or the hearing may be adjourned until the party can be produced, or for other good cause. The plaintiff may except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return or any part thereof, or allege any new matter in evidence. The new matter shall be verified, except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended without causing a delay.
[Code 1881 § 675; 1877 p 139 § 678; 1869 p 157 § 615; 1854 p 213 § 443; RRS § 1073.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.120 - Hearing—Determination.

RCW 7.36.120
Hearing—Determination.
The court or judge shall thereupon proceed in a summary way to hear and determine the cause, and if no legal cause be shown for the restraint or for the continuation thereof, shall discharge the party.
[Code 1881 § 676; 1877 p 139 § 679; 1869 p 157 § 616; 1854 p 213 § 444; RRS § 1074.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: ER 1101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.130 - Limitation upon inquiry.

RCW 7.36.130
Limitation upon inquiry.
No court or judge shall inquire into the legality of any judgment or process whereby the party is in custody, or discharge the party when the term of commitment has not expired, in either of the cases following:
(1) Upon any process issued on any final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction except where it is alleged in the petition that rights guaranteed the petitioner by the Constitution of the state of Washington or of the United States have been violated and the petition is filed within the time allowed by RCW 10.73.090 and 10.73.100.
(2) For any contempt of any court, officer or body having authority in the premises to commit; but an order of commitment, as for a contempt upon proceedings to enforce the remedy of a party, is not included in any of the foregoing specifications.
(3) Upon a warrant issued from the superior court upon an indictment or information.
[ 1989 c 395 § 3; 1947 c 256 § 3; 1891 c 43 § 1; Code 1881 § 677; 1869 p 157 § 617; 1854 p 213 § 445; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1075.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.140 - Duty of courts when federal question is raised.

RCW 7.36.140
Duty of courts when federal question is raised.
In the consideration of any petition for a writ of habeas corpus by the supreme court or the court of appeals, whether in an original proceeding or upon an appeal, if any federal question shall be presented by the pleadings, it shall be the duty of the supreme court to determine in its opinion whether or not the petitioner has been denied a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
[ 1971 c 81 § 32; 1947 c 256 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1085-2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.150 - Admission to bail or discharge—Duty of court.

RCW 7.36.150
Admission to bail or discharge—Duty of court.
No person shall be discharged from an order of commitment issued by any judicial or peace officer for want of bail, or in cases not bailable on account of any defect in the charge or process, or for alleged want of probable cause; but in all cases the court or judge shall summon the prosecuting witnesses, investigate the criminal charge, and discharge, admit to bail or recommit the prisoner, as may be just and legal, and recognize witnesses when proper.
[Code 1881 § 678; 1877 p 140 § 681; 1869 p 157 § 618; 1854 p 213 § 446; RRS § 1076.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.160 - Writ to admit prisoner to bail.

RCW 7.36.160
Writ to admit prisoner to bail.
The writ may be had for the purpose of admitting a prisoner to bail in civil and criminal actions. When any person has an interest in the detention, and the prisoner shall not be discharged until the person having such interest is notified.
[Code 1881 § 679; 1877 p 140 § 682; 1869 p 158 § 619; 1854 p 214 § 447; RRS § 1077.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.170 - Compelling attendance of witnesses.

RCW 7.36.170
Compelling attendance of witnesses.
The court or judge shall have power to require and compel the attendance of witnesses, and to do all other acts necessary to determine the case.
[Code 1881 § 680; 1877 p 140 § 683; 1869 p 158 § 620; 1854 p 214 § 448; RRS § 1078.]
NOTES:
Witnesses, compelling attendance: Chapter 5.56 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.180 - Officers protected from civil liability.

RCW 7.36.180
Officers protected from civil liability.
No sheriff or other officer shall be liable to a civil action for obeying any writ of habeas corpus or order of discharge made thereon.
[Code 1881 § 681; 1877 p 140 § 684; 1869 p 158 § 621; 1854 p 214 § 449; RRS § 1079.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.190 - Warrant to prevent removal.

RCW 7.36.190
Warrant to prevent removal.
Whenever it shall appear by affidavit that any one is illegally held in custody or restraint, and that there is good reason to believe that such person will be carried out of the jurisdiction of the court or judge before whom the application is made, or will suffer some irreparable injury before compliance with the writ can be enforced, such court or judge may cause a warrant to be issued reciting the facts, and directed to the sheriff or any constable of the county, commanding him or her to take the person thus held in custody or restraint, and forthwith bring him or her before the court or judge to be dealt with according to the law.
[ 2011 c 336 § 193; Code 1881 § 682; 1877 p 140 § 685; 1869 p 158 § 622; 1854 p 214 § 450; RRS § 1080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.200 - Warrant may call for apprehension of offending party.

RCW 7.36.200
Warrant may call for apprehension of offending party.
The court or judge may also, if the same be deemed necessary, insert in the warrant a command for the apprehension of the person charged with causing the illegal restraint.
[Code 1881 § 683; 1877 p 141 § 687; 1869 p 159 § 623; 1854 p 214 § 451; RRS § 1081.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.210 - Execution of warrant.

RCW 7.36.210
Execution of warrant.
The officer shall execute the writ [warrant] by bringing the person therein named before the court or judge, and the like return of proceedings shall be required and had as in case of writs of habeas corpus.
[Code 1881 § 684; 1877 p 141 § 688; 1869 p 159 § 624; 1854 p 214 § 452; RRS § 1082.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.220 - Temporary orders.

RCW 7.36.220
Temporary orders.
The court or judge may make any temporary orders in the cause or disposition of the party during the progress of the proceedings that justice may require. The custody of any party restrained may be changed from one person to another, by order of the court or judge.
[Code 1881 § 685; 1877 p 141 § 689; 1869 p 159 § 625; 1854 p 214 § 453; RRS § 1083.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.230 - Emergency acts on Sunday authorized.

RCW 7.36.230
Emergency acts on Sunday authorized.
Any writ or process authorized by this chapter may be issued and served, in cases of emergency, on Sunday.
[Code 1881 § 686; 1877 p 141 § 690; 1869 p 159 § 626; 1854 p 214 § 454; RRS § 1084.]
NOTES:
Superior court, issuance of habeas corpus on nonjudicial days: State Constitution Art. 4 § 6 (Amendment 28).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.240 - Writs and process—Issuance—Service—Defects—Amendments.

RCW 7.36.240
Writs and process—Issuance—Service—Defects—Amendments.
All writs and other process authorized by this chapter shall be issued by the clerk of the court, and sealed with the seal of such court, and shall be served and returned forthwith, unless the court or judge shall specify a particular time for such return. And no writ or other process shall be disregarded for any defect therein, if enough is shown to notify the officer or person of the purport of the process. Amendments may be allowed and temporary commitments when necessary.
[Code 1881 § 687; 1877 p 141 § 691; 1869 p 159 § 627; 1854 p 214 § 455; RRS § 1085.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.250 - Proceeding in forma pauperis.

RCW 7.36.250
Proceeding in forma pauperis.
Any person entitled to prosecute a writ of habeas corpus who, by reason of poverty is unable to pay the costs of such proceeding or give security therefor, may file in the court having original jurisdiction of the proceeding an affidavit setting forth such facts and that he or she believes himself or herself to be entitled to the redress sought. Upon the filing of such an affidavit the court may, if satisfied that the proceeding or appeal is instituted or taken in good faith, order that such proceeding, including appeal, may be prosecuted without prepayment of fees or costs or the giving of security therefor. This section also applies to filing fees assessed under RCW 36.18.016.
[ 2002 c 338 § 3; 1947 c 256 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1085-1.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: RAP 16.15(f), 16.15(g).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.36 - Habeas Corpus. › 7.36.260 - Waiver of fees—Service of writ of habeas corpus issued for return of a child.

RCW 7.36.260
Waiver of fees—Service of writ of habeas corpus issued for return of a child.
Notwithstanding RCW 36.18.040, the sheriff may waive fees associated with service of a writ of habeas corpus that was issued for the return of a child when the person who was granted the writ is, by reason of poverty, unable to pay the cost of service.
[ 2017 c 272 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.010 - Who may grant restraining orders and injunctions.

RCW 7.40.010
Who may grant restraining orders and injunctions.
Restraining orders and injunctions may be granted by the superior court, or by any judge thereof.
[ 1957 c 9 § 11; Code 1881 § 153; 1877 p 32 § 153; 1869 p 38 § 151; 1854 p 152 § 111; RRS § 718.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.020 - Grounds for issuance.

RCW 7.40.020
Grounds for issuance.
When it appears by the complaint that the plaintiff is entitled to the relief demanded and the relief, or any part thereof, consists in restraining the commission or continuance of some act, the commission or continuance of which during the litigation would produce great injury to the plaintiff; or when during the litigation, it appears that the defendant is doing, or threatened, or is about to do, or is procuring, or is suffering some act to be done in violation of the plaintiff's rights respecting the subject of the action tending to render the judgment ineffectual; or where such relief, or any part thereof, consists in restraining proceedings upon any final order or judgment, an injunction may be granted to restrain such act or proceedings until the further order of the court, which may afterwards be dissolved or modified upon motion. And where it appears in the complaint at the commencement of the action, or during the pendency thereof, by affidavit, that the defendant threatens, or is about to remove or dispose of his or her property with intent to defraud his or her creditors, a temporary injunction may be granted to restrain the removal or disposition of his or her property.
[ 2011 c 336 § 194; Code 1881 § 154; 1877 p 33 § 154; 1869 p 38 § 152; 1854 p 152 § 112; RRS § 719.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.030 - Malicious erection of structure may be enjoined.

RCW 7.40.030
Malicious erection of structure may be enjoined.
An injunction may be granted to restrain the malicious erection, by any owner or lessee of land, of any structure intended to spite, injure or annoy an adjoining proprietor. And where any owner or lessee of land has maliciously erected such a structure with such intent, a mandatory injunction will lie to compel its abatement and removal.
[1883 p 44 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 154 1/2; RRS § 720.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.040 - Time of granting.

RCW 7.40.040
Time of granting.
The injunction may be granted at the time of commencing the action, or at any time afterwards, before judgment in that proceeding.
[Code 1881 § 155; 1877 p 33 § 155; 1869 p 39 § 153; 1854 p 153 § 113; RRS § 721.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.050 - Notice—Restraining orders in emergencies.

RCW 7.40.050
Notice—Restraining orders in emergencies.
No injunction shall be granted until it shall appear to the court or judge granting it, that some one or more of the opposite party concerned, has had reasonable notice of the time and place of making application, except that in cases of emergency to be shown in the complaint, the court may grant a restraining order until notice can be given and hearing had thereon.
[Code 1881 § 156; 1877 p 33 § 156; 1869 p 39 § 154; 1854 p 153 § 114; RRS § 722.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: CR 52(a)(2)(A), 65.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.060 - Affidavits at hearing.

RCW 7.40.060
Affidavits at hearing.
On the hearing of an application for an injunction, each party may read affidavits.
[Code 1881 § 157; 1877 p 33 § 157; 1869 p 39 § 155; 1854 p 153 § 115; RRS § 723.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: CR 65.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.070 - Terms and conditions may be imposed.

RCW 7.40.070
Terms and conditions may be imposed.
Upon the granting or continuing an injunction, such terms and conditions may be imposed upon the party obtaining it as may be deemed equitable.
[Code 1881 § 158; 1877 p 33 § 158; 1869 p 39 § 156; 1854 p 153 § 116; RRS § 724.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 65(d).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.080 - Injunction bond.

RCW 7.40.080
Injunction bond.
No injunction or restraining order shall be granted until the party asking it shall enter into a bond, in such a sum as shall be fixed by the court or judge granting the order, with surety to the satisfaction of the clerk of the superior court, to the adverse party affected thereby, conditioned to pay all damages and costs which may accrue by reason of the injunction or restraining order. The sureties shall, if required by the clerk, justify as provided by law, and until they so justify, the clerk shall be responsible for their sufficiency. The court in its sound discretion may waive the required bond in situations in which a person's health or life would be jeopardized.
[ 1994 c 185 § 5; 1957 c 51 § 9; Code 1881 § 159; 1877 p 33 § 159; 1869 p 39 § 157; 1854 p 153 § 117; RRS § 725.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 65(c).
Corporate surety—Insurance: Chapter 48.28 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.085 - Injunction bonds for injunctions affecting public construction contracts.

RCW 7.40.085
Injunction bonds for injunctions affecting public construction contracts.
In determining the amount of the bond required by RCW 7.40.080 as now or hereafter amended, with respect to an injunction or restraining order that will delay or enjoin a notice to proceed or the performance of work under a construction contract for a public contracting body among the factors regarded in the exercise of its discretion, the court shall consider:
(1) All costs and liquidated damages provided for in the contract or otherwise that may result from such delay;
(2) The probable costs to the public in terms of inconvenience, delayed use of the proposed facilities, and escalation of costs of delayed construction of the proposed facilities that may be incurred as a result of a delay subsequently found to be without good cause; and
(3) The procedures for consideration of objections to proposed construction and the opportunity the one seeking the injunction had for objecting prior to the letting of the contract.
[ 1974 ex.s. c 153 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.090 - Bond for injunction after temporary restraining order.

RCW 7.40.090
Bond for injunction after temporary restraining order.
When an injunction is granted upon the hearing, after a temporary restraining order, the plaintiff shall not be required to enter into a second bond, unless the former shall be deemed insufficient, but the plaintiff and his or her surety shall remain liable upon his or her original bond.
[ 2011 c 336 § 195; Code 1881 § 160; 1877 p 33 § 160; 1869 p 39 § 158; 1854 p 153 § 118; RRS § 726.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 65(c).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.100 - Copy of order serves as writ.

RCW 7.40.100
Copy of order serves as writ.
It shall not be necessary to issue a writ of injunction, but the clerk shall issue a copy of the order of injunction duly certified by him or her, which shall be forthwith served by delivering the same to the adverse party.
[ 2011 c 336 § 196; Code 1881 § 161; 1877 p 33 § 161; 1869 p 39 § 159; 1854 p 153 § 119; RRS § 727.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.110 - Stay of judgment—Release of errors.

RCW 7.40.110
Stay of judgment—Release of errors.
In application to stay proceedings after judgment, the plaintiff shall endorse upon his or her complaint a release of errors in the judgment whenever required to do so by the judge or court.
[ 2011 c 336 § 197; Code 1881 § 162; 1877 p 33 § 162; 1869 p 39 § 160; 1854 p 153 § 120; RRS § 728.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.120 - Injunction, who is bound by.

RCW 7.40.120
Injunction, who is bound by.
An order of injunction shall bind every person and officer restrained from the time he or she is informed thereof.
[ 2011 c 336 § 198; Code 1881 § 163; 1877 p 33 § 163; 1869 p 40 § 161; 1854 p 153 § 121; RRS § 729.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.130 - When adverse party becomes bound.

RCW 7.40.130
When adverse party becomes bound.
When notice of the application for an injunction has been served upon the adverse party, it shall not be necessary to serve the order upon him or her, but he or she shall be bound by the injunction as soon as the bond required of the plaintiff is executed and delivered to the proper officer.
[ 2011 c 336 § 199; Code 1881 § 164; 1877 p 34 § 164; 1869 p 40 § 162; 1854 p 154 § 122; RRS § 730.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.140 - Disposition of money collected on enjoined judgment.

RCW 7.40.140
Disposition of money collected on enjoined judgment.
Money collected upon a judgment afterward enjoined, remaining in the hands of the collecting officer, shall be paid to the clerk of the court granting the injunction, subject to the order of the court.
[Code 1881 § 165; 1877 p 34 § 165; 1869 p 40 § 163; 1854 p 154 § 123; RRS § 731.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.150 - Contempt for disobedience.

RCW 7.40.150
Contempt for disobedience.
Whenever it shall appear to any court granting a restraining order or an order of injunction, or by affidavit, that any person has willfully disobeyed the order after notice thereof, such court shall award an attachment for contempt against the party charged, or an order to show cause why it should not issue. The attachment or order shall be issued by the clerk of the court, and directed to the sheriff, and shall be served by him or her.
[ 2011 c 336 § 200; 1957 c 9 § 12; Code 1881 § 166; 1877 p 34 § 166; 1869 p 40 § 164; 1854 p 154 § 124; RRS § 732.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.160 - Attachment and arrest—Indemnity of plaintiff.

RCW 7.40.160
Attachment and arrest—Indemnity of plaintiff.
The attachment for contempt shall be immediately served, by arresting the party charged, and bringing him or her into court, if in session, to be dealt with as in other cases of contempt; and the court shall also take all necessary measures to secure and indemnify the plaintiff against damages in the premises.
[ 2011 c 336 § 201; Code 1881 § 167; 1877 p 34 § 167; 1869 p 40 § 165; 1854 p 154 § 125; RRS § 733.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.170 - Bond for appearance.

RCW 7.40.170
Bond for appearance.
If the court is not in session the officer making the arrest shall cause the person to enter into a bond, with surety, to be approved by the officer, conditioned that he or she personally appear in open court whenever his or her appearance shall be required, to answer such contempt, and that he or she will pay to the plaintiff all his or her damages and costs occasioned by the breach of the order; and in default thereof he or she shall be committed to the jail of the county until he or she shall enter into such bond with surety, or be otherwise legally discharged.
[ 2011 c 336 § 202; 1891 c 56 § 1; Code 1881 § 168; 1877 p 34 § 168; 1869 p 40 § 166; 1854 p 154 § 126; RRS § 734.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.180 - Motion to dissolve or modify.

RCW 7.40.180
Motion to dissolve or modify.
Motions to dissolve or modify injunctions may be made in open court, or before a judge of the superior court, at any time after reasonable notice to the adverse party.
[ 1891 c 36 § 1; Code 1881 § 169; 1877 p 34 § 169; 1869 p 40 § 167; 1854 p 154 § 127; RRS § 735.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: CR 65.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.190 - Damages on dissolution of injunction to stay judgment.

RCW 7.40.190
Damages on dissolution of injunction to stay judgment.
When an injunction to stay proceedings after judgment for debt or damages shall be dissolved, the court shall award such damages not exceeding ten percent on the judgment, as the court may deem right, against the party in whose favor the injunction issued.
[Code 1881 § 170; 1877 p 34 § 170; 1869 p 41 § 168; 1854 p 154 § 128; RRS § 736.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.200 - Damages for rents and waste.

RCW 7.40.200
Damages for rents and waste.
If an injunction to stay proceedings after verdict or judgment in an action for the recovery of real estate, or the possession thereof, be dissolved, the damages assessed against the party obtaining the injunction, shall include the reasonable rents and profits of the lands recovered, and all waste committed after granting injunction.
[Code 1881 § 171; 1877 p 35 § 171; 1869 p 41 § 169; 1854 p 154 § 129; RRS § 737.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.40 - Injunctions. › 7.40.210 - Motion to reinstate.

RCW 7.40.210
Motion to reinstate.
Upon an order being made dissolving or modifying an order of injunction, the plaintiff may move the court to reinstate the order, and the court may, in its discretion, allow the motion, and appoint a time for hearing the same before the court, or a time and place for hearing before some judge thereof, and upon the hearing, the parties may produce such additional affidavits or depositions as the court shall direct, and the order of injunction shall be dissolved, modified, or reinstated, as the court or judge may deem right. Until the hearing of the motion to reinstate the order of injunction, the order to dissolve or modify it, shall be suspended.
[Code 1881 § 172; 1877 p 35 § 172; 1869 p 41 § 170; 1854 p 154 § 130; RRS § 738.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.010 - Obscene prints and articles—Jurisdiction to enjoin.

RCW 7.42.010
Obscene prints and articles—Jurisdiction to enjoin.
The superior courts shall have jurisdiction to enjoin the sale or distribution of obscene prints and articles as hereinafter specified.
[ 1959 c 105 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.020 - Injunction authorized.

RCW 7.42.020
Injunction authorized.
The prosecuting attorney of every county of the state, in which a person, firm, or corporation sells or distributes or offers to sell or distribute or has in his or her possession with intent to sell or distribute any book, magazine, pamphlet, comic book, story paper, writing, paper, newspaper, phonograph record, magnetic tape, electric or mechanical transcription, picture, drawing, photograph, figure, image, or any written or printed matter of an indecent character, which is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, or indecent, or which contains an article or instrument of indecent use or purports to be for indecent use or purpose, may maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction against such person, firm, or corporation in the superior court to prevent the sale or further sale or the distribution or further distribution or the acquisition or possession of any book, magazine, pamphlet, comic book, story paper, writing, paper, newspaper, phonograph record, magnetic tape, electric or mechanical transcription, picture, drawing, photograph, figure, or image or any written or printed matter of indecent character, herein described.
[ 2011 c 336 § 203; 1959 c 105 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.030 - Trial by jury—Judgment.

RCW 7.42.030
Trial by jury—Judgment.
The person, firm, or corporation sought to be enjoined shall be entitled to a trial by jury of the issues within a reasonable time after joinder of issue and a judgment shall be entered by the court within two days of the conclusion of the trial. No injunction or restraining order shall be issued prior to the conclusion of the trial.
[ 1959 c 105 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.040 - Matter to be surrendered to sheriff—Seizure, destruction.

RCW 7.42.040
Matter to be surrendered to sheriff—Seizure, destruction.
In the event that a final order or judgment of injunction be entered in favor of the state and against the person, firm, or corporation sought to be enjoined, such final order or judgment shall contain a provision directing the person, firm, or corporation to surrender to the sheriff of the county in which the action was brought any of the matter described in RCW 7.42.020, and each sheriff shall be directed to seize and destroy the same.
[ 1959 c 105 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.050 - Prosecuting attorney need not file undertaking prior to order—Nonliability.

RCW 7.42.050
Prosecuting attorney need not file undertaking prior to order—Nonliability.
In any action brought as herein provided, the prosecuting attorney shall not be required to file any undertaking before the issuance of an injunction order provided for in RCW 7.42.040, shall not be liable for costs and shall not be liable for damages sustained by reason of the injunction order in cases where judgment is rendered in favor of the person, firm, or corporation sought to be enjoined.
[ 1959 c 105 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.060 - Knowledge of contents chargeable after service.

RCW 7.42.060
Knowledge of contents chargeable after service.
Every person, firm, or corporation who sells, distributes, or acquires possession with intent to sell or distribute any of the matter described in RCW 7.42.020, after the service upon him or her of a summons and complaint in an action brought by the prosecuting attorney pursuant to this chapter is chargeable with knowledge of the contents thereof.
[ 2011 c 336 § 204; 1959 c 105 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.42 - Injunctions—Obscene Materials. › 7.42.070 - Exemptions.

RCW 7.42.070
Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any recognized historical society or museum, the state law library, any county law library, the state library, the public library, any library of any college or university, or to any archive or library under the supervision and control of the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision.
[ 1959 c 105 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.010 - Injunction authorized.

RCW 7.43.010
Injunction authorized.
(1) Every building or unit within a building used for the purpose of unlawfully manufacturing, delivering, selling, storing, or giving away any controlled substance as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, legend drug as defined in chapter 69.41 RCW, or imitation controlled substances as defined in chapter 69.52 RCW, and every building or unit within a building wherein or upon which such acts take place, is a nuisance which shall be enjoined, abated, and prevented, whether it is a public or private nuisance.
(2) As used in this chapter, "building" includes, but is not limited to, any structure or any separate part or portion thereof, whether permanent or not, or the ground itself.
[ 1988 c 141 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.020 - Complaint—Affidavit.

RCW 7.43.020
Complaint—Affidavit.
The action provided for in RCW 7.43.010 shall be brought in the superior court in the county in which the property is located. Such action shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint alleging the facts constituting the nuisance.
Any complaint filed under this chapter shall be verified or accompanied by affidavit. For purposes of showing that the owner or his or her agent has had an opportunity to abate the nuisance, the affidavit shall contain a description of all attempts by the applicant to notify and locate the owner of the property or the owner's agent.
In addition, the affidavit shall describe in detail the adverse impact associated with the property on the surrounding neighborhood. "Adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, the following: Any search warrants served on the property where controlled substances were seized; investigative purchases of controlled substances on or near the property by law enforcement or their agents; arrests of persons who frequent the property for violation of controlled substances laws; increased volume of traffic associated with the property; and the number of complaints made to law enforcement of illegal activity associated with the property.
After filing the complaint, the court shall grant a hearing within three business days after the filing.
[ 1988 c 141 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.030 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.

RCW 7.43.030
Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.
Upon application for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, the court may, upon a showing of good cause, issue an ex parte restraining order or preliminary injunction, preventing the defendant and all other persons from removing or in any manner interfering with the personal property and contents of the place where the nuisance is alleged to exist and may grant such preliminary equitable relief as is necessary to prevent the continuance or recurrence of the nuisance pending final resolution of the matter on the merits. However, pending the decision, the stock in trade may not be so restrained, but an inventory and full accounting of all business transactions may be required.
The restraining order or preliminary injunction may be served by handing to and leaving a copy with any person in charge of the place or residing in the place, or by posting a copy in a conspicuous place at or upon one or more of the principal doors or entrances to the place, or by both delivery and posting. The officer serving the order or injunction shall forthwith make and return into court an inventory of the personal property and contents situated in and used in conducting or maintaining the nuisance.
Any violation of the order or injunction is a contempt of court, and where such order or injunction is posted, mutilation or removal thereof while the same remains in force is a contempt of court if such posted order or injunction contains a notice to that effect.
[ 1988 c 141 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.040 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Bond required.

RCW 7.43.040
Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Bond required.
A temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction shall not issue under this chapter except upon the giving of a bond or security by the applicant, in the sum that the court deems proper, but not less than one thousand dollars, for the payment of such costs and damages as may be incurred or suffered by any party who is found to have been wrongfully restrained or enjoined. A bond or security shall not be required of the state of Washington, municipal corporations, or political subdivisions of the state of Washington.
[ 1988 c 141 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.050 - Priority of actions.

RCW 7.43.050
Priority of actions.
An action under this chapter shall have precedence over all other actions, except prior matters of the same character, criminal proceedings, election contests, hearings on temporary restraining orders and injunctions, and actions to forfeit vehicles used in violation of the uniform controlled substances act.
[ 1988 c 141 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.060 - Dismissal of citizen complaint—Limitations.

RCW 7.43.060
Dismissal of citizen complaint—Limitations.
(1) If the complaint under this chapter is filed by a citizen, the complaint shall not be dismissed by the citizen for want of prosecution except upon a sworn statement made by the citizen and the citizen's attorney, if the citizen has one. The statement shall set forth the reasons why the action should be dismissed. The case shall only be dismissed if so ordered by the court.
(2) In case of failure to prosecute the action with reasonable diligence, or at the request of the plaintiff, the court, in its discretion, may substitute any other citizen consenting to be substituted for the plaintiff.
[ 1988 c 141 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions › Chapter 7.43 - Injunctions—Drug Nuisances. › 7.43.070 - Service of complaint.

RCW 7.43.070
Service of complaint.
A copy of the complaint, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing of the action shall be served upon the defendant at least one business day before the hearing. Service may also be made by posting the papers in the same manner as is provided for in RCW 7.43.030. If the hearing is then continued at the request of any defendant, all temporary orders and injunctions shall be extended as a matter of course.
[ 1988 c 141 § 10.]