Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 7.16 - Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition.
7.16.270 - Service of writ.

RCW 7.16.270
Service of writ.

The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the court. Service upon a majority of the members of any board or body is service upon the board or body, whether at the time of the service the board or body was in session or not.

[ 1895 c 65 § 27; RRS § 1025.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions

Chapter 7.16 - Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition.

7.16.010 - Parties, how designated.

7.16.020 - Judgment, motion, and order defined.

7.16.030 - Certiorari defined.

7.16.040 - Grounds for granting writ.

7.16.050 - Application for writ—Notice.

7.16.060 - Writ, to whom directed.

7.16.070 - Contents of writ.

7.16.080 - Stay of proceedings.

7.16.100 - Service of writ.

7.16.110 - Defective return—Further return—Hearing—Judgment.

7.16.120 - Questions involving merits to be determined.

7.16.130 - Copy of judgment to inferior tribunal, board, or officer.

7.16.140 - Judgment roll.

7.16.150 - Mandamus defined.

7.16.160 - Grounds for granting writ.

7.16.170 - Absence of remedy at law required—Affidavit.

7.16.180 - Alternative or peremptory writs—Form.

7.16.190 - Notice of application—No default.

7.16.200 - Answer.

7.16.210 - Questions of fact, how determined.

7.16.220 - Applicant may demur to answer or countervail it by proof.

7.16.230 - Motion for new trial, where made.

7.16.240 - Certification of verdict—Argument.

7.16.250 - Hearing.

7.16.260 - Judgment for damages and costs—Peremptory mandate.

7.16.270 - Service of writ.

7.16.280 - Enforcement of writ—Penalty.

7.16.290 - Prohibition defined.

7.16.300 - Grounds for granting writ—Affidavit.

7.16.310 - Alternative or peremptory writs—Form.

7.16.320 - Provisions relating to mandate applicable.

7.16.330 - When writs may be made returnable.

7.16.340 - Rules of practice.

7.16.350 - Appellate review.

7.16.360 - Inapplicability to action reviewable under Administrative Procedure Act or Land Use Petition Act.