Jessup v. Clallam County

Plaintiff, Jay Jessup, appeals from an order dismissing with prejudice his action against defendant, Clallam County, for failure to commence the action within the time specified in RCW 36.45.030. The facts are stipulated and we are presented solely with á question of statutory interpretation.

On February 5, 1970, plaintiff was injured, allegedly due to the negligence of the defendant. Plaintiff filed a verified *693claim with the board of commissioners on April 28, 1970. The claim was filed within the 120 days following the injury, in accordance with RCW 36.45.010.1 The board has never acted on…