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ANDERSON v. CITY OF SEATTLE

No. 60072-4.

123 Wn.2d 847 (1994)

873 P.2d 489

DONNA ANDERSON, as Personal Representative, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

May 19, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allen & Hansen, P.S., by David Allen, for appellant.

Mark H. Sidran, City Attorney, and Carolyn G. Pohlman, Assistant, for respondent.

Bryan P. Harnetiaux and Gary N. Bloom on behalf of Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, amicus curiae for appellant.

Stewart A. Estes on behalf of Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, amicus curiae for respondent.

GUY, J.

This case presents the question whether a bankrupt defendant, who was dismissed from a lawsuit pursuant to an agreed order of dismissal, but an entity against whom fault was apportioned at trial, may have a judgment entered against her in order to preserve joint and several liability under RCW 4.22.070(1)(b). We hold judgment cannot be entered against such dismissed defendant and affirm the trial court.

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