Washington Code 7.28.220 – Alienation by defendant, effect of
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An action for the recovery of the possession of real property against a person in possession, cannot be prejudiced by any alienation made by such person either before or after the commencement of the action; but if such alienation be made after the commencement of the action, and the defendant do not satisfy the judgment recovered for damages for withholding the possession, such damages may be recovered by action against the purchaser.
[Code 1881 § 545; 1877 p 114 § 549; 1869 p 130 § 497; RRS § 803.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.28.220
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.