The deed conveys to the grantee the absolute title to the lands described therein free from all encumbrances except when the land is owned by the United States or the state of Washington in which case it is prima facie evidence of the right of possession.
RCW 89.30.742
Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Title conveyed by deed.
1927 c 254 s 248; RRS s 7402-248
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.