Legal Opinion
Potter v. Washington State Patrol
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 26, 2008No. 79172-4PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFairhurst, J.
¶1 — In this case, we are asked to decide whether the process for redeeming an impounded vehicle as set forth in RCW 46.55.120 is the exclusive remedy for a person whose vehicle is unlawfully impounded. We hold RCW 46.55.120 is not exclusive and, therefore, a person whose vehicle is unlawfully impounded may bring a conversion action against the authority that authorized the impoundment.
I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE
¶2 Mark Potter was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) on two separate occasions in two different vehicles. On both occasions, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) impounded…
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