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A person shown as the legal owner on a certificate of title which has a different person shown as the registered owner does not incur liability and is not responsible for damage or any liability resulting from any act or contract made by the registered owner or by any other person acting for, or by or under the authority of, the registered owner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 46. Motor Vehicles § 46.12.620. Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-46-motor-vehicles/wa-rev-code-46-12-620/
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