RCW 4.72.060
Grounds for vacation may first be tried.
The court may first try and decide upon the grounds to vacate or modify a judgment or order, before trying or deciding upon the validity of the defense or cause of action.
[Code 1881 § 442; 1877 p 97 § 440; 1875 p 22 § 7; RRS § 470.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 4.72 - Vacation and Modification of Judgments.
4.72.010 - Causes for enumerated.
4.72.020 - Motion to vacate—Time limitation.
4.72.030 - Petition to vacate for certain causes—Time limitation.
4.72.050 - Conditions precedent to vacation.
4.72.060 - Grounds for vacation may first be tried.
4.72.070 - Injunction to suspend proceedings.
4.72.080 - Construction of chapter—Time limitations when fraud, misrepresentation concerned.