Washington Statutes
§ 35.43.020 — Construction.
Washington § 35.43.020
JurisdictionWashington
Title 35CITIES AND TOWNS
Ch. 35.43LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS—AUTHORITY—INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 35.43.020 (2026).
Text
The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this and the following chapters relating to municipal local improvements but the same shall be liberally construed for the purpose of carrying out the objects for which intended.
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Legislative History
[1965 c 7 s 35.43.020. Prior:1911 c 98 s 69; RRS s 9422.]
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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