Strenge v. Clarke

89 Wn.2d 23 (1977)

569 P.2d 60

LINDA STRENGE, Petitioner,

v.

HAROLD D. CLARKE, ET AL, Respondents.

No. 43813.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

September 8, 1977.

Jerry T. Dyreson of Spokane County Legal Services, for petitioner.

Thomas Milby Smith, for respondent Spokane General Credit, Inc.

STAFFORD, J.

The sole issue in this case is whether justice district courts have jurisdiction to entertain and try damage claims arising under the Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86.

Respondent collection agency, Spokane General Credit, Inc., as assignee of a debt allegedly owed to Bestway Fuel, Inc., by…