Legal Opinion
Stenberg v. Pacific Power & Light Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 21, 1985No. 50944-1, 51280-9PublishedCited by 76 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, C.J.
Both plaintiffs, in a consolidated appeal, challenge a trial court's dismissal or partial dismissal of their cases by summary judgment pursuant to RCW 4.16.130, the 2-year "catchall" statute of limitation. The plaintiffs claim the 3-year statute of limitation, RCW 4.16-.080(2), governs their cases, which involve an "injury to the person”.
We hold RCW 4.16.080(2) applies to causes of action claiming both direct and indirect injuries to the person or rights of another and overrule the direct/indirect injury distinction promulgated in the case of Northern Grain & Warehouse Co. v. Holst, 95 Wash.…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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