Legal Opinion
Wark v. Washington National Guard
Washington Supreme Court
Decided January 17, 1977No. 44196PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.
The appellants appeal from an order dismissing their suits against the State National Guard for injuries sustained in a military vehicle accident allegedly caused by the negligence of fellow militiamen, while engaged in maneuvers. Their claims were based upon RCW 4.92.090 (Laws of 1963, ch. 159, § 2; Laws of 1961, ch. 136, § 1), which provides:
The state of Washington, whether acting in'its governmental or proprietary capacity, shall be liable for damages arising out of its tortious conduct to the same extent as if it were a private person or corporation.
The dismissal of the suits was ordered…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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