Nothing in this act shall be deemed to affect any civil right or remedy existing at the time when it shall take effect, by virtue of the common law or of the provision of any statute.
[ 1909 c 249 § 43; RRS § 2295.]

NOTES:

Reviser’s note: For “this act,” see note following RCW 9.01.120.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 9.01.160

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.