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CITY OF SEATTLE v. SISLEY

No. 65226-5-I.

263 P.3d 610 (2011)

164 Wn. App. 261

The CITY OF SEATTLE, a municipal corporation, Petitioner, v. Hugh K. SISLEY and Martha E. Sisley, individually and on behalf of their marital community, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

October 10, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey C. Grant , Skellenger Bender PS, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.

Tamera L. Van Ness , Seattle City Attorney's Office, Seattle, WA, for Respondents.

ELLINGTON, J.

¶ 1 Washington's district courts have monetary jurisdiction over civil claims not exceeding $75,000. Municipal courts have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts. The question here is whether the monetary jurisdiction limit applies when a municipal court acts under its own powers, rather than under its concurrent authority. We hold it does not, and reverse.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 The City of Seattle (City) filed this...

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