Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 81.53.170 (2026)

Judicial review

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Upon the petition of any party to a proceeding before the commission, any finding or findings, or order or orders of the commission, made under color of authority of this chapter, except as otherwise provided, may be reviewed in the superior court of the county wherein the crossing is situated, and the reasonableness and lawfulness of such finding or findings, order or orders inquired into and determined, as provided in this title for the review of the commission's orders generally. Appellate review of the judgment of the superior court may be sought in like manner as provided in said utilities and transportation commission law for review by the supreme court or the court of appeals.
[ 1988 c 202 s 66; 1971 c 81 s 145; 1961 c 14 s 81.53.170. Prior: 1937 c 22 s 6; 1913 c 30 s 13; RRS s 10523. Formerly RCW 81.52.240.]

Notes:

Severability1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2023–2023 · leading case: Union Pac. R.R. Co. v. Danner (W.D. Wash. 2023).
Union Pac. R.R. Co. v. Danner (W.D. Wash. 2023). · cites it 2× “See RCW 81.53.170. There is no indication from the Parties that anyone ever sought 24 administrative or judicial review of the ALJ’s orders in this case.”
BNSF Ry. Co. v. City of Wenatchee (E.D. Wash. 2023). “RCW 81.53.170. 8 BNSF’s argument that the local jurisdiction can independently force the 9 railroad to write a blank check is not correct.”
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