Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

It is a complete defense to any action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that the person injured or killed was engaged in the commission of a felony at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death and the felony was a proximate cause of the injury or death. However, nothing in this section shall affect a right of action under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

[1987 c 212 § 901; 1986 c 305 § 501.]

Notes: Preamble -- Report to legislature -- Applicability -- Severability -- 1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.

Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

[1987 c 212 § 901; 1986 c 305 § 501.]

Notes: Preamble -- Report to legislature -- Applicability -- Severability -- 1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.

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Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

[1987 c 212 § 901; 1986 c 305 § 501.]

Notes: Preamble -- Report to legislature -- Applicability -- Severability -- 1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.

State Codes and Statutes

Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

State Codes and Statutes

Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Action by person committing a felony — Defense — Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

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