Legal Opinion
Kelleher v. Ephrata School District No. 165
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 6, 1960No. 35392PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
— Quaere: Is the filing of a claim against a school district, as required by Laws of 1957, chapter 224, § 11 (RCW 53.52.020), a condition precedent to bringing an action by or on behalf of a minor for injuries sustained in consequence of the negligence of the school district?
Answer: Yes. The section referred to provides that all claims for damages against a school district
“. . . must be presented to the governing body of such district and filed with the clerk or proper officer thereof within one year from the date the damage occurred or the injury was sustained or such claim shall be…
2Cases cited31 opinions
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- Howard v. Tacoma School District No. 10Washington Supreme Court · 1915
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3Cited by30 opinions
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