Young v. Clark
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtSanders, J.
The question is whether the filing restrictions of former RCW 4.12.020(3) (1941), amended by Laws of 2001, ch. 45, § 2, limit subject matter jurisdiction as among superior courts or whether the restrictions relate only to the venue where such actions may be tried. We hold RCW 4.12.020 relates only to venue, overruling Aydelotte v. Audette, 110 Wn.2d 249, 253, 750 P.2d 1276 (1988), and reverse the Court of Appeals.
FACTS
This action arose out of an automobile accident that occurred on July 27, 1997, in Kittitas County and involved William and Colleen Young and Arthur Clark. William Young died…
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