Washington Statutes

§ 54.16.110 — May sue and be sued—Claims.

Washington § 54.16.110
JurisdictionWashington
Title 54PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICTS
Ch. 54.16POWERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 54.16.110 (2026).

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A district may sue in any court of competent jurisdiction, and may be sued in the county in which its principal office is located or in which it owns or operates facilities. No suit for damages shall be maintained against a district except on a claim filed with the district complying in all respects with the terms and requirements for claims for damages set forth in chapter 4.96 RCW. Purpose — Severability — 1993 c 449: See notes following RCW 4.96.010 .

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Legislative History

[1993 c 449 s 11;1979 ex.s. c 240 s 3;1955 c 390 s 12. Prior: 1945 c 143 s 1(k); 1931 c 1 s 6(k); Rem. Supp. 1945 s 11610(k).]

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