The superior court of the county in which the property or some part of it is situated shall have jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter.
[ 1891 c 96 § 6; RRS § 815. Prior: 1890 p 75 § 5.]

NOTES:

Venue and jurisdiction, generally: RCW 2.08.010 and chapter 4.12 RCW.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 59.12.050

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.