Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 5 Evidence - Chapter 5.40 Proof -- General Provisions

• 5.40.010 Pleadings do not constitute proof
  Pleadings sworn to by either party in any case shall not, on the trial, be deemed proof of the facts alleged therein, nor require other ...
• 5.40.020 Written finding of presumed death as prima facie evidence
  A written finding of presumed death, made by the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, or other officer or employee of the United ...
• 5.40.030 Proof of missing in action, capture by enemy, etc
  An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or ...
• 5.40.040 Proof of authenticity of signature to report or of certification
  For the purposes of RCW 5.40.020 and 5.40.030 any finding, report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, purporting to have been signed by such ...
• 5.40.050 Breach of duty -- Evidence of negligence -- Negligence per se
  A breach of a duty imposed by statute, ordinance, or administrative rule shall not be considered negligence per se, but may be considered by the ...
• 5.40.060 Defense to personal injury or wrongful death action -- Intoxicating liquor or any drug
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is a complete defense to an action for damages for personal injury or wrongful ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009