Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 60.36.020 (2026)

Actions to enforce liens

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Such liens may be enforced, in all cases of maritime contracts or service, by a suit in admiralty, in rem, and the law regulating proceedings in admiralty shall govern in all such suits; and in all cases of contracts or service not maritime, by a civil action in any superior court of this state as provided in RCW 60.10.023.

[ 1995 c 62 s 9; 1969 c 82 s 19; Code 1881 s 1940; 1877 p 216 s 2; RRS s 1183.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1984–1984 · leading case: Farwest Steel Corp. v. DeSantis, 687 P.2d 207 (Wash. 1984).

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Farwest Steel Corp. v. DeSantis, 687 P.2d 207 (Wash. 1984). · cites it 2× “Federal Maritime Lien Act Preemption The Federal Maritime Lien Act preempts state lien statutes which propose to create liens enforceable by actions "in rem in admiralty against vessels for repairs, supplies, towage, .”

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