8 chapters · 86 sections in this title.
RCW 12.20.010 Judgment of dismissal.
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Judgment that the action be dismissed, without prejudice to a new action, may be entered, with costs, in the following cases: (1) When the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses the action before it is finally submitted. (2) When he or she fails to appear at the time specified in the no…
RCW 12.20.020 Judgment by default.
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When the defendant fails to appear and plead at the time specified in the notice, or within one hour thereafter, judgment shall be given as follows: (1) When the defendant has been served with a true copy of the complaint, judgment shall be given without further evidence for the …
RCW 12.20.030 Judgment on merits.
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Upon the verdict of a jury, the justice shall immediately render judgment thereon. When the trial is by the justice, judgment shall be entered within three days after the close of the trial. [ 1957 c 89 s 13; Code 1881 s 1783; 1873 p 350 s 82; 1854 p 237 s 83; RRS s 1859.]
RCW 12.20.040 Tender—Effect of, on judgment.
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If the defendant, at any time before the trial, offer in writing to allow judgment to be taken against him or her for a specified sum, the plaintiff may immediately have judgment therefor, with costs then accrued; but if he or she do not accept such offer before the trial, and fa…