Washington § 18.86.090 Vicarious liability.

Washington Statutes

§ 18.86.090 — Vicarious liability.

Washington § 18.86.090

Title 18BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 18.86REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.86.090 (2026).

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A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:

(1)Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or

(2)Except to the extent that:

(a)The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent. Effective date — 2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010 .

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A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:

(1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or

(2) Except to the extent that: (a) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent.

Effective date — 2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010 .