RCW 60.32.050
Receiver or assignee to pay claims first.
Whenever a receiver or assignee is appointed for any person, company or corporation, the court shall require such receiver or assignee to pay all claims for which a lien could be filed under this chapter, before the payment of any other debts or claims, other than operating expenses.
[ 1897 c 43 § 5; RRS § 1153.]