2022 Revised Code of Washington
Title 16 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 16.08 - Dogs.
16.08.060 - Provocation as a defense.

RCW 16.08.060

Provocation as a defense.

Proof of provocation of the attack by the injured person shall be a complete defense to an action for damages.

[ 1941 c 77 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 3109-3.]

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