WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2179: Private ways of necessity

Awarding costs in an action for a private way of necessity.

Summary

  • Provides that, in any action brought under the provisions of chapter 8.24 RCW for the condemnation of land for a private way of necessity, reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witness costs may be allowed by the court to reimburse the condemnee in the event of any of the following: (1) If the condemnor fails to make any written offer in settlement to the condemnee at least thirty days prior to commencement of the…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Wensman (R-41)
Introduced
February 17, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Wensman (R-41)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2179 in other sessions

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