2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 19 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS — MISCELLANEOUS
19.72 Suretyship.
19.72.101 Failure of creditor to proceed -- Discharge of surety.
RCW 19.72.101 Failure of creditor to proceed — Discharge of surety.
If the creditor or obligee shall not proceed within a reasonable time to bring his or her action upon such contract, and prosecute the same to judgment and execution, the surety shall be discharged from all liability thereon.
[2011 c 336 § 548; Code 1881 § 645; RRS § 975. Prior: 1877 p 134 § 648; 1869 p 150 § 585; 1854 p 210 § 427. Formerly RCW 19.72.100, part.]
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