Wash. Rev. Code § 11.40.110

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 11.40.110 - Action pending at decedent's death-Personal representative as defendant

If an action is pending against the decedent at the time of the decedent's death, the plaintiff shall, within four months after appointment of the personal representative, serve on the personal representative a petition to have the personal representative substituted as defendant in the action. Upon hearing on the petition, the personal representative shall be substituted, unless, at or before the hearing, the claim of the plaintiff, together with costs, is allowed.

RCW 11.40.110

1997 c 252 § 17; 1974 ex.s. c 117 § 38; 1965 c 145 § 11.40.110. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 117; RRS § 1487; prior: Code 1881 § 1477; 1854 p 282 § 89.

Rules of court: SPR 98.08W.

Application-1997 c 252 ss 1-73: See note following RCW 11.02.005.

Application, construction-Severability-Effective date-1974 ex.s. c 117: See RCW 11.02.080 and notes following.