2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 4.22.020: Imputation of contributory fault — Spouse or minor child of spouse — Wrongful death actions.
The contributory fault of one spouse shall not be imputed to the other spouse or the minor child of the spouse to diminish recovery in an action by the other spouse or the minor child of the spouse, or his or her legal representative, to recover damages caused by fault resulting in death or in injury to the person or property, whether separate or community, of the spouse. In an action brought for wrongful death or loss of consortium, the contributory fault of the decedent or injured person shall be imputed to the claimant in that action.
[1987 c 212 § 801; 1981 c 27 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 138 § 2.]
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