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Wash. Rev. Code § 4.84.190 (2026)

Costs in proceedings not specifically covered

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In all actions and proceedings other than those mentioned in this chapter [and RCW 4.48.100], where no provision is made for the recovery of costs, they may be allowed or not, and if allowed may be apportioned between the parties, in the discretion of the court.
[Code 1881 s 525; 1877 p 111 s 529; 1854 p 204 s 387; RRS s 493.]

Notes:

Costs: RCW 4.84.080.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1956–2025 · leading case: Bering v. Share, 721 P.2d 918 (Wash. 1986).
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Bering v. Share, 721 P.2d 918 (Wash. 1986). · cites it 2× “" Coffin, at 898 (quoting RCW 4.84.190). We conclude the trial court did not abuse that discretion.”
Jeffery v. Weintraub, 648 P.2d 914 (Wash. Ct. App. 1982). “Under RCW 4.84.190, decisions on cost awards not specifically covered by statute are left to the discretion of the trial court.”
State v. Burtts, 530 P.2d 709 (Wash. Ct. App. 1975). “470 — to require additional security in civil action; (2) RCW 4.84.190 — to allow and apportion costs; (3) RCW 7.”
Clark v. Seiber, 304 P.2d 708 (Wash. 1956). “(2d) 58, as amended December 14,1953, effective March 1, 1954) and RCW 4.84.190 (Rem. Rev. Stat., §493), “. .”
State Ex Rel. Lemon v. Coffin, 327 P.2d 741 (Wash. 1958). “100, is discretionary with the trial court pursuant to RCW 4.84.190, which is as follows: . . *898 .”
Jeffrey R. McKee v. Dep't of Corr. (Wash. Ct. App. 2021). “030, RCW 4.84.190, and RCW 70.02.170(2). The Department filed an objection, contending Mr.”
In Re Marriage Of Marc Coluccio, & Ilyana Khanlarova (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “185, CR 11, RCW 4.84.190, and the equitable doctrine.”
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