SHEFFIELD v. STATE

No. 45920.

92 Wn.2d 807 (1979)

601 P.2d 163

PAUL SHEFFIELD, ET AL, Petitioners, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

October 18, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Montgomery L. Smith, for petitioners.

Randall & Danskin, by Grant L. Kimer, for respondents.


DOLLIVER, J.

Plaintiffs brought this action against the Department of Social and Health Services alleging negligent administration of its foster home program. Shortly after the action was filed, plaintiffs moved to waive the cost bond required by RCW 4.92.010. The motion was denied. Plaintiffs appealed in forma pauperis. We accepted certification on the question of whether RCW 4.92.010, which requires persons suing the state...

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