Woodward v. Taylor

¶1 — In this case, we summarize and apply the conflict of laws principles applicable to a tort action between two Washington residents arising out of a single-car automobile accident that occurred in Idaho. The issue before us is whether Washington or Idaho law applies. The plaintiff filed this suit in Washington more than two years after the accident. If Idaho law applies, the plaintiff’s claim is time barred by Idaho’s two-year statute of limitations; if Washington law applies, the plaintiff’s claim is permitted under Washington’s three-year statute of limitations.

*915¶2 We hold that…