Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.005 : — CIVIL PROCEDURELIMITATION OF ACTIONS — Commencement of actions TEXT PDF Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and except when in special cases a different limitation is prescribed by a statute not contained in this chapter, actions can only be commenced within the periods provided in this chapter after the cause of action has accrued. RCW 4.16.005 1989 c 14 § 1.