Washington Auction and Auctioneer Laws

Washington Auction and Auctioneer Laws.
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In Washington, an Auctioneer who has Actual or Constructive Knowledge of an Owner's or Lienor's Interest in the Goods being Auctioned is liable for Conversion if the sale was not Authorized by the Owner/Lienor

The Washington Court of Appeals in Top Line Equip. Co. v. Nat'l Auction Serv., 32 Wn. App. 685, 687 (Wash. Ct. App. 1982) held that, in Washington, an auctioneer is liable for conversion if he sells goods without the consent of an owner or mortgagee and with actual or constructive knowledge of an owner's or lienor's interest in the items being auctioned. In this case, the National Auc...

Auction Company’s Excise Tax Disputes can be Contested in Washington Superior Courts only after the Taxes are Paid in Full

The Washington Court of Appeals of Third Division held in Booker Auction Co. v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 241 P.3d 439, 158 Wn.App. 84 (Wash.App. Div. 3 2010) that the superior court does not have jurisdiction to hear auction company’s case until an auction sale occurs or excise tax is paid. Id. To be clearer, a tax dispute can be contested only after the taxes are paid in full.    ...

Washington Administrative Regulations on Auctioneers

Administrative regulations adopted in Washington relating to auctioneers fee, renewal of registration, surety bond or other security in lieu of bond required, advance notice of cancellation or termination required, records, inspection and audit and suit or complaint notification are detailed below: Washington Administrative Code Title 308. Licensing, Department of Chapter 308-11. Regulation of ...

Auction Sales of Industrial or Commercial Equipment or Machinery- Washington Law

Administrative provisions adopted in Washington relating to the sale of industrial or commercial equipments or machinery by an auction. Washington Administrative Code Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of Chapter 296-17A. Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance § 296-17A-6603. Classification 6603 6603-00 Auction sales: Industrial or commercial equipmen...

When Sale of Auction Lot Final Washington

Revised Code of Washington Annotated Title 62A. Uniform Commercial Code  Article 2. Sales  Part 3. General Obligation and Construction of Contract Effective: July 28, 2013 62A.2-328. Sale by auction (1) In a sale by auction if goods are put up in lots each lot is the subject of a separate sale. (2) A sale by auction is complete when the auctioneer so announces by the fall of the h...

Washington Auctioneer Laws

Washington Statutes Title 18. BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS Chapter 18.11. Auctioneers Current through Chapter 2 of the 2013 Third Special Session § 18.11.050. Definitions Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1)     "Auctioneer" means an individual who calls bids at an auction. (2) &nbs...

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