When in an action for the recovery of money, the defendant alleges in his or her answer, that, before the commencement of the action, he or she tendered to the plaintiff the full amount to which he or she is entitled, in such money as by agreement ought to be tendered, and thereupon brings into court, for the plaintiff, the amount tendered, and the allegation be found true, the plaintiff shall not recover costs, but shall pay them to the defendant.
RCW 4.84.110
Costs where tender is made.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case C-Star Concrete Corp. v. Hawaiian Insurance & Guaranty Co. (1973)
Most recently applied in U.S. Filter Distribution Group, Inc. v. Katspan, Inc. (July 2003)
2011 c 336 s 124; Code 1881 s 516; 1877 p 109 s 520; 1854 p 203 s 378; RRS s 485.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.