Washington Statutes
§ 19.72.101 — Failure of creditor to proceed—Discharge of surety.
Washington § 19.72.101
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Wash. Rev. Code § 19.72.101 (2026).
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If the creditor or obligee shall not proceed within a reasonable time to bring his or her action upon such contract, and prosecute the same to judgment and execution, the surety shall be discharged from all liability thereon.
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Legislative History
[2011 c 336 s 548; Code 1881 s 645; RRS s 975. Prior:1877 p 134 s 648;1869 p 150 s 585;1854 p 210 s 427. Formerly RCW19.72.100, part.]
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