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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Sullivan v. Purvis, 966 P.2d 912 (1998)

Citation
Sullivan v. Purvis, 966 P.2d 912 (1998)
Parent Document
Sullivan v. Purvis, 966 P.2d 912 (1998)
Jurisdiction
Washington (state)
Effective Date
1998-03-23

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Sullivan and the superior court cite Marley v. Department of Labor & Indus., 125 Wash.2d 533, 886 P.2d 189 (1994) for the proposition that the court could render judgment notwithstanding an erroneous application of the law. Marley does affirm such authority. But the decision rests on an assumption of proper jurisdiction. And it specifically states that lack of subject matter jurisdiction voids the court's orders. Id. at 538, 886 P.2d 189.