RCW 4.28.020Jurisdiction acquired, when.From the time of the commencement of the action by service of summons, or by the filing of a complaint, or as otherwise provided, the court is deemed to have acquired jurisdiction and to have control of all subsequent proceedings.[ 1984 c 76 s 2; 1895 c 86 s 4; 1893 c 127 s 15; RRS s 238.]
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