Definitions.
RCW 4.18.010
in effectAs used in this chapter: (1) "Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute. (2) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Claim" means a right of action that may be asserted in a civil action or proceeding and includes a right of action created by statute.
(2) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or a political subdivision of any of them.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.18&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026
