RCW 4.28.140
Affidavit as to unknown heirs.
Upon presenting an affidavit to the court or judge, showing to his or her satisfaction that the heirs of such deceased person are proper parties to the action, and that their names and residences cannot with use of reasonable diligence be ascertained, such court or judge may grant an order that service of the summons in such action be made on such "Unknown heirs" by publication thereof in the same manner as in actions against nonresident defendants.
[ 2011 c 336 § 99; 1903 c 144 § 2; RRS § 230.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 10(a).
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 4.28 - Commencement of Actions.
4.28.020 - Jurisdiction acquired, when.
4.28.080 - Summons, how served.
4.28.090 - Service on corporation without officer in state upon whom process can be served.
4.28.100 - Service of summons by publication—When authorized.
4.28.110 - Manner of publication and form of summons.
4.28.120 - Publication of notice in eminent domain proceedings.
4.28.140 - Affidavit as to unknown heirs.
4.28.150 - Title of cause—Unknown claimants—Service by publication.
4.28.160 - Rights of unknown claimants and heirs—Effect of judgment—Lis pendens.
4.28.180 - Personal service out-of-state.
4.28.185 - Personal service out-of-state—Acts submitting person to jurisdiction of courts—Saving.
4.28.200 - Right of one constructively served to appear and defend or reopen.
4.28.210 - Appearance, what constitutes.
4.28.290 - Assessment of damages without answer.
4.28.320 - Lis pendens in actions affecting title to real estate.
4.28.325 - Lis pendens in actions in United States district courts affecting title to real estate.
4.28.328 - Lis pendens—Liability of claimants—Damages, costs, attorneys' fees.
4.28.330 - Notice to alien property custodian.
4.28.340 - Notice to alien property custodian—Definitions.
4.28.350 - Notice to alien property custodian—Duration.
4.28.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.