65.12.710 - Limitation of actions. - Washington Statutes

Limitation of actions.

No action or proceeding for compensation for or by reason of any deprivation, loss or damage occasioned or sustained as provided in this chapter, shall be made, brought or taken, except within the period of six years from the time when right to bring or take such action or proceeding first accrued; except that if, at any time, when such right of action first accrues, the person entitled to bring such action, or take such proceeding, is under the age of eighteen years, or insane, imprisoned, or absent from the United States in the service of the United States, or of this state, then such person, or anyone claiming from, by, or under him, may bring the action, or take the proceeding, at any time within two years after such disability is removed, notwithstanding the time before limited in that behalf has expired.

[1971 ex.s. c 292 § 49; 1907 c 250 § 87; RRS § 10716.]

Notes: Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.