Title 12 — Title 12 DISTRICT COURTS—CIVIL PROCEDURE
8 chapters · 86 sections in this title.
RCW 12.12.010 Continuances limited.
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When the pleadings of the party shall have taken place, the justice shall, upon the application of either party, and sufficient cause be shown on oath, continue the case for any time not exceeding sixty days. If the continuance be on account of absence of testimony, it shall be f…
RCW 12.12.020 Trial by justice.
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Upon issue joined, if a jury trial be not demanded, the justice shall hear the evidence, and decide all questions of law and fact, and render judgment accordingly.[Code 1881 s 1782; 1873 p 350 s 81; 1854 p 237 s 82; RRS s 1848.]
RCW 12.12.030 Jury—Number—Qualifications—Fee.
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After the appearance of the defendant, and before the judge shall proceed to enquire into the merits of the cause, either party may demand a jury to try the action, which jury shall be composed of six good and lawful persons having the qualifications of jurors in the superior cou…
RCW 12.12.070 Oath administered.
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When the jury is selected, the justice shall administer to them an oath or affirmation, well and truly to try the cause.[Code 1881 s 1776; 1873 p 348 s 75; 1854 p 236 s 76; RRS s 1853.]
RCW 12.12.080 Delivery of verdict.
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When the jury have agreed on their verdict, they shall deliver the same to the justice, publicly, who shall enter it on his or her docket.[ 2010 c 8 s 3025; Code 1881 s 1777; 1873 p 348 s 76; 1854 p 236 s 77; RRS s 1854.]
RCW 12.12.090 Discharge of jury.
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Whenever a justice shall be satisfied that a jury, sworn in any civil cause before him or her, having been out a reasonable time, cannot agree on their verdict, he or she may discharge them, and issue a new venire, unless the parties consent that the justice may render judgment o…