If on the date appointed in the summons the defendant does not appear or answer, the court shall render judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for in the complaint.[ 1989 c 342 s 2; 1891 c 96 s 13; RRS s 822. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1891 c 96 s 14 now codified as RCW 59.12.121.]Notes:Effective date—1989 c 342: See RCW 59.18.911.
Judgment by default.
RCW 59.12.120 — under Chapter 59.12 Forcible entry and forcible and unlawful detainer..
RCW 59.12.120