Washington Statutes
§ 35.27.010 — Rights, powers, and privileges.
Washington § 35.27.010
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.27.010 (2026).
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Every town shall be entitled the "Town of . . . . . . . . ." (naming it), and by such name shall have perpetual succession, may sue, and be sued in all courts and places, and in all proceedings whatever; shall have and use a common seal, alterable at the pleasure of the town authorities, and may purchase, lease, receive, hold, and enjoy real and personal property and control, lease, sublease, convey, or otherwise dispose of the same for the common benefit.
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1994 c 81 s 53 and by 1994 c 273 s 11, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025 (2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025 (1).
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Related
In re Recall of Burnham
448 P.3d 747 (Washington Supreme Court, 2019)
City of Everson v. Assink
552 P.2d 205 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 1976)
Legislative History
[1994 c 273 s 11;1994 c 81 s 53;1965 c 7 s 35.27.010. Prior:1890 p 198 s 142; RRS s 9163.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 35.01.010
First-class city.§ 35.01.020
Second-class city.§ 35.01.040
Town.§ 35.02.005
Purpose.§ 35.02.010
Authority for incorporation—Number of inhabitants required.(Effective until June 30, 2028.)§ 35.02.030
Petition for incorporation—Contents.§ 35.02.035
Petition—Auditor's duties.§ 35.02.037
Petition—Notice of certification.§ 35.02.039
Public hearing—Time limitations.§ 35.02.040
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