In an action on such bond, if it is shown that the attachment was wrongfully sued out, the defendant may recover the actual damages sustained and reasonable attorney's fees to be fixed by the court. If it is shown that such attachment was sued out maliciously, the defendant may recover exemplary damages, and the defendant need not wait until the principal suit is determined before suing on the bond.
RCW 6.25.100
Action on bond—Damages and attorney's fees.
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 67 Wash. App. 305 - Clearwater v. Skyline Construction Co. (1992)
Most recently applied in 112 Wash. App. 501 - Van Blaricom v. Kronenberg (July 2002)
1987 c 442 s 810; 1886 p 41 s 8; RRS s 654
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