2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 59.12.140: Proof in forcible entry and detainer.

    On the trial of any proceeding for any forcible entry or forcible detainer the plaintiff shall only be required to show, in addition to a forcible entry complained of, that he was peaceably in the actual possession at the time of the forcible entry; or, in addition to a forcible detainer complained of, that he was entitled to the possession at the time of the forcible detainer.

    [1891 c 96 § 16; RRS § 825. Prior: 1890 p 79 § 16.]

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