Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.
28B.85.140 - Contracts voidable—When.

RCW 28B.85.140
Contracts voidable—When.

If a student or prospective student is a resident of this state at the time any contract relating to payment for education or any note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness relating thereto is entered into, RCW 28B.85.150 shall govern the rights of the parties to the contract or evidence of indebtedness. If a contract or evidence of indebtedness contains any of the following agreements, the contract is voidable at the option of the student or prospective student:
(1) That the law of another state shall apply;
(2) That the maker or any person liable on the contract or evidence of indebtedness consents to the jurisdiction of another state;
(3) That another person is authorized to confess judgment on the contract or evidence of indebtedness; or
(4) That fixes venue.

[ 1986 c 136 § 14.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 28B - Higher Education

Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.

28B.85.010 - Definitions.

28B.85.020 - Council's duties—Rule-making authority.

28B.85.030 - Current authorization required to offer or grant degree—Penalty for violation.

28B.85.040 - Completion of program of study prerequisite to degree—Application of chapter.

28B.85.050 - Council may require information.

28B.85.060 - Fees.

28B.85.070 - Surety bonds—Security in lieu of bond—Cancellation of bond—Notice—Claims.

28B.85.080 - Suspension or modification of requirements authorized.

28B.85.090 - Claims—Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Orders.

28B.85.095 - Council's authority to enforce compliance—Violations.

28B.85.100 - Violations—Civil penalties.

28B.85.120 - Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.

28B.85.130 - Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.

28B.85.140 - Contracts voidable—When.

28B.85.150 - Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.

28B.85.160 - Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.

28B.85.170 - Injunctive relief—Council may seek.

28B.85.175 - Degree-granting institution requirements—Consumer protection act violations.

28B.85.180 - Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.

28B.85.190 - Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.

28B.85.220 - False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.

28B.85.230 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund.

28B.85.240 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund—State treasurer.

28B.85.902 - Effective date—1986 c 136.

28B.85.905 - Validity of registration under prior laws.

28B.85.906 - Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.