University of Alaska v. Thomas Architectural Products, Inc.

OPINION

MOORE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The University of Alaska (the University) brought suit against Thomas Architectural Products, Inc. (TAP), a dissolved Washington corporation. TAP successfully moved for a Civil Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal in superior court, citing a Washington statute which requires that actions against dissolved corporations be initiated within two years of the date of dissolution. The University appeals. We reverse.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The relevant facts of this case are not in dispute. The University entered into a contract to have its Statewide Office Building…