Washington State Statutes, Judgements, Garnishments, Bad Check Laws, Interest Rates.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
- Open Account: 3 (last charge or payment)
- Written Contract: 5
- Sales of Goods under Article 2: 4
- Domestic Judgment: 20
- Foreign Judgment: 10
Interest Rate
- Legal: 12%
- Judgment: 12%
BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Interest at rate specified in instrument or, if no specified rate, 12% interest plus collection costs up to $40. If taken to court, reasonable attorney fees, 3x value, or up to $300. Have 6 years to enforce a bad check.
GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% or $154.50 week (30 x federal min. hourly wage).