Reynolds v. Richardson

This cause of action arose out of an automobile accident in Snohomish county, Washington, on July 3, 1955.

The trial court granted the defendants’ motion to quash the service of summons and complaint, and the plaintiff appeals.

Our question concerns the compliance with RCW 46-.64.040 [cf. Rem. Rev. Stat, Vol. 7A, § 6360-129], which provides for substituted service on nonresident motorists using the highways of this state. The pertinent part of the statute reads:

“. . . Service of such summons or process shall be made by leaving two copies thereof with a fee of two dollars with the secretary of…