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Wash. Rev. Code § 8.12.070 (2026)

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Upon the filing of the petition aforesaid a summons, returnable as summons in other civil actions, shall be issued and served upon the persons made parties defendant, together with a copy of the petition, as in other civil actions. And in case any of them are unknown or reside out of the state, a summons for publication shall issue and publication be made and return and proof thereof be made in the same manner as is or shall be provided by the laws of the state for service upon absent defendants in other civil actions. Notice so given by publication shall be sufficient to authorize the court to hear and determine the suit as though all parties had been sued by their proper names and had been personally served.
[ 1907 c 153 s 5; RRS s 9219. Prior: 1905 c 55 s 5; 1893 c 84 s 5.]

Notes:

Commencement of actions: Chapter 4.28 RCW.
Publication of
legal notices: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
notice in eminent domain proceedings: RCW 4.28.120.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1960–1994 · leading case: In re the City of Seattle to Acquire Land & Other Prop., 353 P.2d 955 (Wash. 1960).
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In re the City of Seattle to Acquire Land & Other Prop., 353 P.2d 955 (Wash. 1960). · cites it 7× “” At the same time, pursuant to RCW 8.12.070, summons was served on all persons believed to be owners of any interest in the land.”
Port of Grays Harbor v. Bankr. Est. of Roderick Timber Co., 869 P.2d 417 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). “” RCW 8.12.070 provides for service by publication on any "unknown” parties; RCW 4.”
Port v. Bankr. Est., 869 P.2d 417 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). “" RCW 8.12.070 provides for service by publication on any "unknown" parties; RCW 4.”
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