RCW 4.08.030
Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community—Necessary parties.
Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue on behalf of the community: PROVIDED, That
(1) When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse or the domestic partner having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party;
(2) When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse or the domestic partner having rendered the services is a necessary party.
[ 2008 c 6 § 407; 1972 ex.s. c 108 § 1; Code 1881 § 6; 1877 p 4 § 6; 1875 p 4 § 2; 1869 p 4 § 6; 1854 p 131 § 5; RRS § 181.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 4.08 - Parties to Actions.
4.08.030 - Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community—Necessary parties.
4.08.040 - When either spouse or either domestic partner may join, defend.
4.08.050 - Guardian ad litem for infant.
4.08.060 - Guardian ad litem for incapacitated person.
4.08.080 - Action on assigned choses in action.
4.08.100 - Action to recover purchase money on land—Final judgment.
4.08.110 - Action by public corporations.
4.08.120 - Action against public corporations.
4.08.140 - New party entitled to service of summons.
4.08.150 - Substitution and interpleader.
4.08.160 - Action to determine conflicting claims to property.
4.08.170 - Action to determine conflicting claims to property—Disclaimer and deposit in court.
4.08.180 - Action to determine conflicting claims to property—Trial of issue.