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RCW 30A.26.020
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(1) This chapter applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this chapter, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to Washington state. (2) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state, provided the parties have the approval of the presiding judicial officer. (3) This chapter does not affect: (a) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this chapter; (b) Previously established common law or application of statutes regarding deposits other than special deposits under this chapter; or (c) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law. (1) This chapter applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this chapter, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to Washington state. (2) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state, provided the parties have the approval of the presiding judicial officer. (3) This chapter does not affect: (a) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this chapter; (b) Previously established common law or application of statutes regarding deposits other than special deposits under this chapter; or (c) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=30A.26&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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