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Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185

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(1) Any person, whether or not a citizen or resident of this state, who in person or through an agent does any of the acts in this section enumerated, thereby submits said person, and, if an individual, his or her personal representative, to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state as to any cause of action arising from the doing of any of said acts:
(a) The transaction of any business within this state;
(b) The commission of a tortious act within this state;
(c) The ownership, use, or possession of any property whether real or personal situated in this state;
(d) Contracting to insure any person, property, or risk located within this state at the time of contracting;
(e) The act of sexual intercourse within this state with respect to which a child may have been conceived;
(f) Living in a marital relationship within this state notwithstanding subsequent departure from this state, as to all proceedings authorized by chapter 26.09 RCW, so long as the petitioning party has continued to reside in this state or has continued to be a member of the armed forces stationed in this state.
(2) Service of process upon any person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, as provided in this section, may be made by personally serving the defendant outside this state, as provided in RCW 4.28.180, with the same force and effect as though personally served within this state.
(3) Only causes of action arising from acts enumerated herein may be asserted against a defendant in an action in which jurisdiction over him or her is based upon this section.
(4) Personal service outside the state shall be valid only when an affidavit is made and filed to the effect that service cannot be made within the state.
(5) In the event the defendant is personally served outside the state on causes of action enumerated in this section, and prevails in the action, there may be taxed and allowed to the defendant as part of the costs of defending the action a reasonable amount to be fixed by the court as attorneys' fees.
(6) Nothing herein contained limits or affects the right to serve any process in any other manner now or hereafter provided by law.
[ 2011 c 336 s 100; 1977 c 39 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 s 22; 1959 c 131 s 2.]

Notes:

Rules of court: Cf. CR 4(e), CR 12(a), CR 82(a).
Uniform parentage act: Chapter 26.26A RCW.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 332 cases (81 in the last 5 years), 1960–2026 · leading case: Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks
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Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks (1990) wash · cites it 46× “The principal issue presented for decision is whether the fees awards provision of Washington's long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185(5), authorizes an award of attorney fees when a foreign defendant prevails on jurisdictional grounds.”
Shute v. Carnival Cruise Lines (1989) wash · cites it 9× “A Washington resident, injured on a cruise ship in international waters off the coast of Mexico, brought suit against the cruise operator, a Panamanian corporation with its principal place of business in Florida, under the Washington "long-arm" statute, RCW 4.28.185. The United…”
FutureSelect Portfolio Management, Inc. v. Tremont Group Holdings, Inc. (2014) wash · cites it 5× “However, Oppenheimer may renew its jurisdictional challenge after appropriate discovery has been conducted.”
Seahavn, Ltd. v. Glitnir Bank (2010) washctapp · cites it 12× “SeaHAVN alleged that Washington has personal jurisdiction over Glitnir "pursuant to RCW 4.28.185 arising out of specific business transacted in the State of Washington, an agreement reached with a party in the State of Washington, and breach of such agreement.”
Ralph's Concrete v. Concord Concrete Pumps (2010) washctapp · cites it 13× “¶ 1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(1)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Ralph's Concrete Pumping, Inc. v. Concord Concrete Pumps, Inc. (2010) washctapp · cites it 13× “¶1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(l)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
SeaHAVN, Ltd. v. Bank (2010) washctapp · cites it 14× “appeals the trial court’s decision to dismiss its breach of contract lawsuit against an Icelandic bank, Glitnir Bank, for lack of personal jurisdiction under Washington’s long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185. SeaHAVN contends that based on the execution of a nondisclosure agreement in…”
Kim v. Lakeside Adult Family Home (2016) wash · cites it 4× “While Kim attempted service under RCW 4.28.185, see CP at 1246-48, Thomas has not yet “prevailed in the action.”
Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks (1993) wash · cites it 7× “[AJwards of attorney fees under RCW 4.28.185(5) have become all-or-nothing propositions, with trial court decisions accorded unquestioned deference so long as lip service has been paid to the notions of fair play and substantiál justice.”
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp · cites it 11× “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
In re the Marriage of David-Oytan (2012) washctapp · cites it 15× “Kudret also claims he did not have sufficient contacts with the state to satisfy due process and the court should have declined to exercise personal jurisdiction over him as a matter of equity. *798 1. Long-Arm Statute ¶44 Extending the jurisdiction of Washington courts to…”
Moses v. Miller (1976) wash · cites it 12× “*714 In this matter, the issue is whether it was error for the Superior Court for Stevens County to deny permanent custody to the mother of four minor children solely on the ground that the court lacked in personam jurisdiction over the nonresident father of the children. We…”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1) — 37 cases
FutureSelect Portfolio Management, Inc. v. Tremont Group Holdings, Inc. (2014) wash “However, Oppenheimer may renew its jurisdictional challenge after appropriate discovery has been conducted.”
Moses v. Miller (1976) wash “*714 In this matter, the issue is whether it was error for the Superior Court for Stevens County to deny permanent custody to the mother of four minor children solely on the ground that the court lacked in personam jurisdiction over the nonresident father of the children. We…”
Smith v. York Food MacHinery Co. (1972) wash
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
Thiry v. Atlantic Monthly Co. (1968) wash
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(a) — 25 cases
Seahavn, Ltd. v. Glitnir Bank (2010) washctapp “SeaHAVN alleged that Washington has personal jurisdiction over Glitnir "pursuant to RCW 4.28.185 arising out of specific business transacted in the State of Washington, an agreement reached with a party in the State of Washington, and breach of such agreement.”
FutureSelect Portfolio Management, Inc. v. Tremont Group Holdings, Inc. (2014) wash “However, Oppenheimer may renew its jurisdictional challenge after appropriate discovery has been conducted.”
Shute v. Carnival Cruise Lines (1989) wash “A Washington resident, injured on a cruise ship in international waters off the coast of Mexico, brought suit against the cruise operator, a Panamanian corporation with its principal place of business in Florida, under the Washington "long-arm" statute, RCW 4.28.185. The United…”
Raymond v. Robinson (2001) washctapp
Harbison v. Garden Valley Outfitters, Inc. (1993) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(b) — 21 cases
Seahavn, Ltd. v. Glitnir Bank (2010) washctapp “SeaHAVN alleged that Washington has personal jurisdiction over Glitnir "pursuant to RCW 4.28.185 arising out of specific business transacted in the State of Washington, an agreement reached with a party in the State of Washington, and breach of such agreement.”
Lewis v. Bours (1992) wash
Walker v. BONNEY-WATSON COMPANY (1992) washctapp
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
Harbison v. Garden Valley Outfitters, Inc. (1993) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(c) — 1 case
Fu-cheng Chen, V. Fukuen Eric Chen And Ming-fen Chen (2024) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(d) — 1 case
Osborne v. City of Spokane (1987) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(e) — 2 cases
Lake v. Butcher (1984) washctapp
In Re The Parentage Of Nld., Ryan Adam Dixon, V. Matthew Goguen (2022) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(1)(f) — 2 cases
In Re the Marriage of Corrie (1982) washctapp
In Re Marriage of Robinson (2011) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(2) — 13 cases
Ralph's Concrete v. Concord Concrete Pumps (2010) washctapp “¶ 1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(1)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Ralph's Concrete Pumping, Inc. v. Concord Concrete Pumps, Inc. (2010) washctapp “¶1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(l)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Schell v. Tri-State Irrigation (1979) washctapp
Kysar v. Lambert (1995) washctapp
State Ex Rel. Coughlin v. Jenkins (2000) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(2)(4) — 1 case
Meeker Ct Condo Assoc., Summerhill Rental Mngmt Llc, App. v. Nicole Gonzales, Res. (2018) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(3) — 6 cases
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
John Does v. CompCare, Inc. (1988) washctapp
Air Serv Corporation & Abm Aviation, Inc. v. John E. Montgomery (2019) washctapp
In Re Marriage of Tsarbopoulos (2004) washctapp
Nam Chuong Huynh, Appellant/cr-respondent v. Aker Biomarine Antarctic As, Respondent/cr-appellant (2017) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(4) — 33 cases
Barr v. Interbay Citizens Bank of Tampa (1982) wash
Haberman v. Washington Public Power Supply System (1988) wash
ShareBuilder Securities Corp. v. Hoang (2007) washctapp
Ralph's Concrete v. Concord Concrete Pumps (2010) washctapp “¶ 1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(1)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Ralph's Concrete Pumping, Inc. v. Concord Concrete Pumps, Inc. (2010) washctapp “¶1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(l)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(5) — 84 cases
Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks (1990) wash “The principal issue presented for decision is whether the fees awards provision of Washington's long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185(5), authorizes an award of attorney fees when a foreign defendant prevails on jurisdictional grounds.”
Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks (1993) wash “[AJwards of attorney fees under RCW 4.28.185(5) have become all-or-nothing propositions, with trial court decisions accorded unquestioned deference so long as lip service has been paid to the notions of fair play and substantiál justice.”
Kim v. Lakeside Adult Family Home (2016) wash “While Kim attempted service under RCW 4.28.185, see CP at 1246-48, Thomas has not yet “prevailed in the action.”
Biggs v. Vail (1994) wash
Lundberg v. Coleman (2002) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(6) — 3 cases
Ralph's Concrete v. Concord Concrete Pumps (2010) washctapp “¶ 1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(1)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Ralph's Concrete Pumping, Inc. v. Concord Concrete Pumps, Inc. (2010) washctapp “¶1 At issue is whether service of process by mail on a foreign corporation pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule (CR) 4(i)(l)(D) is sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction in Washington courts where personal service under the long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185, was not made.…”
Ford Services, Llc v. The City Of Sedro-wooley (2015) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(a) — 2 cases
Tyee Construction Co. v. Dulien Steel Products, Inc. (1963) wash
Carrigan v. California Horse Racing Board (1990) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(b) — 1 case
Swartwood v. Fun-Tastic Shows Inc (2020) wawd
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(b)(1) — 1 case
Grange Insurance v. State (1987) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(d) — 1 case
Teck Metals, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's (2010) waed
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(a) — 18 cases
Failla v. FixtureOne Corp. (2014) wash
SeaHAVN, Ltd. v. Bank (2010) washctapp “appeals the trial court’s decision to dismiss its breach of contract lawsuit against an Icelandic bank, Glitnir Bank, for lack of personal jurisdiction under Washington’s long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185. SeaHAVN contends that based on the execution of a nondisclosure agreement in…”
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
Raymond v. Robinson (2001) washctapp
Harbison v. Garden Valley Outfitters, Inc. (1993) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(b) — 12 cases
SeaHAVN, Ltd. v. Bank (2010) washctapp “appeals the trial court’s decision to dismiss its breach of contract lawsuit against an Icelandic bank, Glitnir Bank, for lack of personal jurisdiction under Washington’s long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185. SeaHAVN contends that based on the execution of a nondisclosure agreement in…”
Mbm Fisheries v. Bollinger MacHine Shop and Shipyard (1991) washctapp “4 IV Specific Jurisdiction In the alternative, MBM argues that specific jurisdiction over Bollinger exists under RCW 4.28.185, Washington's long-arm statute.”
Harbison v. Garden Valley Outfitters, Inc. (1993) washctapp
Walker v. BONNEY-WATSON COMPANY (1992) washctapp
In Re the Marriage of Hall (1980) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(c) — 1 case
In re the Marriage of David-Oytan (2012) washctapp “Kudret also claims he did not have sufficient contacts with the state to satisfy due process and the court should have declined to exercise personal jurisdiction over him as a matter of equity. *798 1. Long-Arm Statute ¶44 Extending the jurisdiction of Washington courts to…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(d) — 1 case
Kiblen v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance (1985) washctapp
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(e) — 2 cases
In re the Marriage of David-Oytan (2012) washctapp “Kudret also claims he did not have sufficient contacts with the state to satisfy due process and the court should have declined to exercise personal jurisdiction over him as a matter of equity. *798 1. Long-Arm Statute ¶44 Extending the jurisdiction of Washington courts to…”
In Re the Marriage of Myers (1979) wash
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.28.185(l)(f) — 2 cases
In re the Marriage of David-Oytan (2012) washctapp “Kudret also claims he did not have sufficient contacts with the state to satisfy due process and the court should have declined to exercise personal jurisdiction over him as a matter of equity. *798 1. Long-Arm Statute ¶44 Extending the jurisdiction of Washington courts to…”
In re the Marriage of Robinson (2010) washctapp
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