4.08.030 - Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community -- Necessary parties. - Washington Statutes

Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community — Necessary parties.

Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue on behalf of the community: PROVIDED, That

     (1) When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse or the domestic partner having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party;

     (2) When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse or the domestic partner having rendered the services is a necessary party.

[2008 c 6 § 407; 1972 ex.s. c 108 § 1; Code 1881 § 6; 1877 p 4 § 6; 1875 p 4 § 2; 1869 p 4 § 6; 1854 p 131 § 5; RRS § 181.]

Notes: Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.