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Chapter 4.96 RCW

ACTIONS AGAINST POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, MUNICIPAL AND QUASI-MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 4.96.010Tortious conduct of local governmental entities—Liability for damages.
HTMLPDF 4.96.020Tortious conduct of local governmental entities and their agents—Claims—Presentment and filing—Contents.
HTMLPDF 4.96.041Action or proceeding against officer, employee, or volunteer of local governmental entity—Payment of damages and expenses of defense.
HTMLPDF 4.96.050Bond not required.

Notes:

Claims, reports, etc., filing and receipt: RCW 1.12.070.
Interest on judgments: RCW 4.56.115.
Liability of local governments for injury to unauthorized third-party occupant of local government vehicle: RCW 4.92.180.
Liability of public officials and governing body members: RCW 4.24.470.