8 chapters · 86 sections in this title.
RCW 12.16.060 Party to action as adverse witness.
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A party to an action may be examined as a witness, at the instance of the adverse party, and for that purpose may be compelled in the same manner, and subject to the same rules of examination, as any other witness, to testify at the trial, or appear and have his or her deposition…
RCW 12.16.070 Testimony of party may be rebutted.
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The examination of a party thus taken, may be rebutted by adverse testimony. [Code 1881 s 1875; 1873 p 371 s 174; 1854 p 234 s 63; RRS s 1904.]
RCW 12.16.080 Procedure on party's refusal to testify.
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If a party refuse to attend and testify at the trial, or give his or her deposition before trial, when required, his or her complaint, answer or reply, may be stricken out, and judgment taken against him or her. [ 2010 c 8 s 3032; Code 1881 s 1876; 1873 p 371 s 175; 1854 p 234 s …
RCW 12.16.090 Examination of party in his or her own behalf.
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A party examined by an adverse party may be examined on his or her own behalf, in respect to any matter pertinent to the issue. But if he or she testify to any new matter, not responsive to the inquiries put to him or her by the adverse party, or necessary to qualify or explain h…