Washington Code 18.310.050 – Out-of-state companies — Consent for service of process
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Every company seeking licensure whose headquarters is not based in the state of Washington shall submit, with the application for licensure, an irrevocable consent that service of process upon the controlling person or persons may be made by service on the director if, in an action against the entity in a Washington state court arising out of the entity’s activities as an appraisal management company, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, obtain personal service upon the company.
[ 2010 c 179 § 5.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.310.050
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.