Action to determine conflicting claims to property—Trial of issue.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 40 Wash. 2d 432 - Washington Escrow Co. v. Blair (1952)
Most recently applied in Washington Irrigation & Development Co. v. United States (March 1988)
2011 c 336 s 78; 1890 p 94 s 3; RRS s 201.
Either of the defendants may set up or show any claim or lien he or she may have to such property, money, or indebtedness, or any part thereof, and the superior right, title, or lien, whether legal or equitable, shall prevail.
The court or judge thereof may make all necessary orders, during the pendency of said action, for the preservation and protection of the rights, interests, or liens of the several parties.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.