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WA Rev Code § 12.04.203 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.203 - Form of execution—Form of execution against principal and surety, after expiration of stay of execution.

RCW 12.04.203 Form of execution—Form of execution against principal and surety, after expiration of stay of execution.FORM OF EXECUTIONState of Washington,County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,ss.To the sheriff or any constable of said county:Whereas, judgment against C D, for the sum of  . . . . . . . . . dollars, and  . . . . . . . . . dollars cost of suit, was recovered on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., before the undersigned, one of the justices of the peace in and for said county, at the suit of A B. These are, therefore, in the name of the state of Washington, to command you to levy on the goods and chattels of the said C D (excepting such as the law exempts), and make sale thereof according to law, to the amount of said sum and costs upon this writ, and the same return to me within thirty days, to be rendered to the said A B, for his or her debt, interests and costs.Given under my hand this  . . . . day of  . . . . . . . ., (year) . . . . J. P., Justice of the Peace.FORM OF EXECUTION AGAINST PRINCIPALAND SURETY, AFTER EXPIRATION OFSTAY OF EXECUTIONState of Washington,County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,ss.To the sheriff or any constable of said county:Whereas, judgment against C D for the sum of  . . . . . . . . . dollars, and for  . . . . . . . . . dollars, costs of suit, was recovered on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., before the undersigned, one of the justices of the peace in and for said county, at the suit of A B; and whereas, on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., E F became surety to pay said judgment and costs, in  . . . . . . month from the date of the judgment aforesaid, agreeably to law, in the payment of which said C D and E F have failed; these are, therefore, in the name, etc., [as in the common form].[ 2016 c 202 § 14; 2010 c 8 § 3015; 1957 c 89 § 5. Prior: Code 1881 § 1895, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 c 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.04.204 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.204 - Form of order in replevin.

RCW 12.04.204 Form of order in replevin.FORM OF ORDER IN REPLEVINState of Washington,County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,ss.To the sheriff or any constable of said county:In the name of the state of Washington, you are hereby commanded to take the personal property mentioned and described in the within affidavit, and deliver the same to the plaintiff, upon receiving a proper undertaking, unless before such delivery, the defendant enter into a sufficient undertaking for the delivery thereof to the plaintiff, if delivery be adjudged.Given under my hand this  . . . . day of  . . . . . . . ., (year) . . . . J. P., Justice of the Peace.[ 2016 c 202 § 15; 1957 c 89 § 6. Prior: Code 1881 § 1885, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 c 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.04.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.205 - Form of a writ of attachment.

RCW 12.04.205 Form of a writ of attachment.FORM OF A WRIT OF ATTACHMENTState of Washington,County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,ss.To the sheriff or any constable of said county:In the name of the state of Washington, you are commanded to attach, and safely keep, the goods and chattels, moneys, effects and credits of C D, (excepting such as the law exempts), or so much thereof as shall satisfy the sum of  . . . . . . dollars, with interest and costof suit, in whosesoever hands or possession the same may be found in your county, and to provide that the goods and chattels so attached may be subject to further proceeding thereon, as the law requires; and of this writ make legal service and due return.Given under my hand this  . . . . day of  . . . . . . . . . ., (year) . . . . J. P., Justice of the Peace.[ 2016 c 202 § 16; 1957 c 89 § 7. Prior: Code 1881 § 1885, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 c 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.04.206 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.206 - Form of undertaking in replevin.

RCW 12.04.206 Form of undertaking in replevin.FORM OF UNDERTAKING IN REPLEVINWhereas, A B, plaintiff, has commenced an action before J P, one of the justices of the peace in and for . . . . . . county, against C D, defendant, for the recovery of certain personal property, mentioned and described in the affidavit of the plaintiff, to wit: [here set forth the property claimed]. Now, therefore we, A B, plaintiff, E F and G H, acknowledge ourselves bound unto C D in the sum of . . . . . . dollars for the prosecution of the action for the return of the property to the defendant, if return thereof be adjudged, and for the payment to him or her of such sum as may for any cause be recovered against the plaintiff.Dated the . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . . A B, E F, G H.[ 2016 c 202 § 17; 2010 c 8 § 3016; 1957 c 89 § 8. Prior: Code 1881 § 1885, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 c 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.04.207 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.207 - Form of undertaking in attachment—Form of undertaking to discharge attachment.

RCW 12.04.207 Form of undertaking in attachment—Form of undertaking to discharge attachment.FORM OF UNDERTAKING IN ATTACHMENTWhereas, an application has been made by A B, plaintiff, to J P, one of the justices of the peace in and for . . . . . . county, for a writ of attachment against the personal property of C D, defendant; Now, therefore, we, A B, plaintiff, and E F, acknowledge ourselves bound to C D in the sum of . . . . . . dollars, that if the defendant recover judgment in this action, the plaintiff will pay all costs that may be awarded to the defendant, and all damages which he or she may sustain by reason of the said attachment and not exceeding the sum of . . . . . . dollars.Dated the . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . . A B, E F.FORM OF UNDERTAKINGTO DISCHARGE ATTACHMENTWhereas, a writ of attachment has been issued by J P, one of the justices of the peace in and for . . . . . . county, against the personal property of C D, defendant, in an action in which A B is plaintiff; Now, therefore, we C D, defendant, E F, and G H, acknowledge ourselves bound unto J K, constable, in the sum of . . . . . . dollars, [double the value of the property], engaging to deliver the property attached, to wit: [here set forth a list of articles attached], or pay the value thereof to the sheriff or constable, to whom the execution upon a judgment obtained by plaintiff in the aforesaid action may be issued.Dated this . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . . C D, E F, G H.[ 2016 c 202 § 18; 2010 c 8 § 3017; 1957 c 89 § 9. Prior: Code 1881 § 1885, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 § 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.04.208 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions.|12.04.208 - Form of undertaking to indemnify constable on claim of property by a third person.

RCW 12.04.208 Form of undertaking to indemnify constable on claim of property by a third person.FORM OF UNDERTAKINGTO INDEMNIFY CONSTABLE ON CLAIM OFPROPERTY BY A THIRD PERSONWhereas, L M, claims to be owner of, and have the right to possession of certain personal property, to wit: [here describe it] which has been taken by J K, constable in  . . . . . . county, upon an execution by J P, justice of the peace in and for the county of  . . . . . ., upon a judgment obtained by A B, plaintiff, against C D, defendant; Now, therefore, we A B, plaintiff, E F, and G H, acknowledge ourselves bound unto the said J K, constable, in the sum of  . . . . . . dollars, to indemnify the said J K against such claim. A B, E F, G H.[ 1957 c 89 § 10. Prior: Code 1881 § 1885, part; 1873 p 373 c 16, part; 1863 p 370 c 16, part; 1854 p 253 c 19, part; RRS § 1890, part.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.010 - When pleadings take place.

RCW 12.08.010 When pleadings take place.The pleadings in justice's court shall take place upon the appearance of the parties, unless they shall have been previously filed or unless the justice shall, for good cause shown, allow a longer time than the time of appearance.[Code 1881 § 1756; 1873 p 344 § 55; 1854 p 231 § 43; RRS § 1778.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.020 - What constitute pleadings.

RCW 12.08.020 What constitute pleadings.The pleadings in the justice's court shall be:(1) The complaint of the plaintiff, which shall state in a plain and direct manner the facts constituting the cause of action.(2) The answer of the defendant, which may contain a denial of the complaint, or any part thereof; and also a statement, in a plain and direct manner, of any facts constituting a defense.(3) When the answer sets up a setoff, by way of defense, the reply of the plaintiff.[Code 1881 § 1757; 1873 p 344 § 56; 1854 p 231 § 44; RRS § 1779.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.030 - Pleadings oral or written.

RCW 12.08.030 Pleadings oral or written.The pleadings in justices' courts may be oral or in writing.[ 1957 c 89 § 11; Code 1881 § 1758; 1873 p 344 § 57; 1854 p 231 § 45; RRS § 1780.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.040 - Docketing or filing.

RCW 12.08.040 Docketing or filing.When the pleadings are oral, the substance of them shall be entered by the justice in his or her docket. When in writing they shall be filed in his or her office and a reference made to them in his or her docket. Pleadings shall not be required to be in any particular form, but shall be such as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended.[ 2010 c 8 § 3018; Code 1881 § 1759; 1873 p 345 § 58; 1854 p 231 § 46; RRS § 1781.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.050 - Denial of knowledge or information—Effect.

RCW 12.08.050 Denial of knowledge or information—Effect.A statement in an answer or reply, that the party has not sufficient knowledge or information, in respect to a particular allegation in the previous pleadings of the adverse party to form a belief, shall be deemed equivalent to a denial.[Code 1881 § 1760; 1873 p 345 § 59; 1854 p 231 § 47; RRS § 1782.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.060 - Pleading account or instrument.

RCW 12.08.060 Pleading account or instrument.When the cause of action, or setoff, arises upon an account or instrument for the payment of money only, it shall be sufficient for the party to deliver the account or instrument, or a copy thereof, to the court, and to state that there is due to him or her thereon, from the adverse party, a specified sum, which he or she claims to recover or setoff. The court may, at the time of pleading, require that the original account, or instrument, be exhibited to the inspection of the adverse party, with liberty to copy the same; or if not so exhibited, may prohibit its being given in evidence.[ 2010 c 8 § 3019; Code 1881 § 1761; 1873 p 345 § 60; 1854 p 231 § 48; RRS § 1783.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.070 - Verification.

RCW 12.08.070 Verification.Every complaint, answer, or reply shall be verified by the oath of the party pleading; or if he or she be not present, by the oath of his or her attorney or agent, to the effect that he or she believes it to be true. The verification shall be oral, or in writing, in conformity with the pleading verified.[ 2010 c 8 § 3020; Code 1881 § 1762; 1873 p 345 § 61; 1854 p 232 § 49; RRS § 1784.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.080 - Uncontroverted allegations—Effect.

RCW 12.08.080 Uncontroverted allegations—Effect.Every material allegation in a complaint, or relating to a setoff in an answer, not denied by the pleading of the adverse party, shall, on the trial, be taken to be true, except that when a defendant, who has not been served with a copy of the complaint, fails to appear and answer, the plaintiff cannot recover without proving his or her case.[ 2010 c 8 § 3021; Code 1881 § 1763; 1873 p 345 § 62; 1854 p 232 § 50; RRS § 1785.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.090 - Objections to pleadings—Amendment.

RCW 12.08.090 Objections to pleadings—Amendment.Either party may object to a pleading by his or her adversary, or to any part thereof that is not sufficiently explicit for him or her to understand it, or that it contains no cause of action or defense although it be taken as true. If the court deem the objection well-founded, it shall order the pleading to be amended; and if the party refuse to amend, the defective pleading shall be disregarded.[ 2010 c 8 § 3022; Code 1881 § 1764; 1873 p 345 § 63; 1854 p 232 § 51; RRS § 1786.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.100 - Variance between pleading and proof.

RCW 12.08.100 Variance between pleading and proof.A variance between the proof on the trial, and the allegations in a pleading, shall be disregarded as immaterial, unless the court be satisfied that the adverse party has been misled to his or her prejudice thereby.[ 2010 c 8 § 3023; Code 1881 § 1765; 1873 p 346 § 64; 1854 p 232 § 52; RRS § 1787.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.110 - Amendments—Continuance.

RCW 12.08.110 Amendments—Continuance.The pleadings may be amended at any time before the trial, or during the trial, or upon appeal, to supply any deficiency or omissions in the allegations or denials, necessary to support the action or defense, when by such amendment substantial justice will be promoted. If the amendment be made after the issue, and it be made to appear to the satisfaction of the court that a continuance is necessary to the adverse party in consequence of such amendment, a continuance shall be granted. The court may also, in its discretion, require as a condition of an amendment, the payment of costs to the adverse party.[Code 1881 § 1766; 1873 p 346 § 65; 1854 p 232 § 53; RRS § 1788.]
WA Rev Code § 12.08.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.08 - Pleadings.|12.08.120 - Setoff—Pleading.

RCW 12.08.120 Setoff—Pleading.To entitle a defendant to any setoff he or she may have against the plaintiff, he or she must allege the same in his or her answer; and the statutes regulating setoffs in the superior court, shall in all respects be applicable to a setoff in a justice's court, if the amount claimed to be setoff, after deducting the amount found due to the plaintiff, be within the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace; judgment may, in like manner, be rendered by the justice in favor of the defendant, for the balance found due the plaintiff.[ 2010 c 8 § 3024; Code 1881 § 1767; 1873 p 346 § 66; 1854 p 232 § 54; RRS § 1789.]NOTES:Reviser's note: Justices of the peace and courts to be construed to mean district judges and courts: See RCW 3.30.015.
WA Rev Code § 12.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.010 - Continuances limited.

RCW 12.12.010 Continuances limited.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 for such reasonable time as will enable the party to procure such testimony, and shall be at the cost of the party applying therefor, unless otherwise ordered by the justice; and in all other respects shall be governed by the law applicable to continuance in the superior court.[ 1957 c 89 § 12; Code 1881 § 1769; 1873 p 346 § 68; 1854 p 232 § 56; RRS § 1847.]
WA Rev Code § 12.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.020 - Trial by justice.

RCW 12.12.020 Trial by justice.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 § 1782; 1873 p 350 § 81; 1854 p 237 § 82; RRS § 1848.]
WA Rev Code § 12.12.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.030 - Jury—Number—Qualifications—Fee.

RCW 12.12.030 Jury—Number—Qualifications—Fee.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 court of the same county, unless the parties shall agree upon a lesser number: PROVIDED, That the party demanding the jury shall first pay to the clerk of the court the sum of one hundred twenty-five dollars, which shall be paid over by the clerk of the court to the county, and such amount shall be taxed as costs against the losing party.[ 2005 c 457 § 13; 1981 c 260 § 3. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 248 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 53 § 2; 1888 p 118 § 1; Code 1881 § 1770; 1863 p 438 § 51; 1862 p 58 § 1; 1854 p 235 § 70; RRS § 1849.]NOTES:Intent—2005 c 457: See note following RCW 43.08.250.
WA Rev Code § 12.12.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.070 - Oath administered.

RCW 12.12.070 Oath administered.When the jury is selected, the justice shall administer to them an oath or affirmation, well and truly to try the cause.[Code 1881 § 1776; 1873 p 348 § 75; 1854 p 236 § 76; RRS § 1853.]
WA Rev Code § 12.12.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.080 - Delivery of verdict.

RCW 12.12.080 Delivery of verdict.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 § 3025; Code 1881 § 1777; 1873 p 348 § 76; 1854 p 236 § 77; RRS § 1854.]
WA Rev Code § 12.12.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.12 - Trial.|12.12.090 - Discharge of jury.

RCW 12.12.090 Discharge of jury.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 on the evidence before him or her, or upon such other evidence as they may produce.[ 2010 c 8 § 3026; Code 1881 § 1778; 1873 p 348 § 77; 1854 p 236 § 78; RRS § 1855.]
WA Rev Code § 12.16.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.|12.16.015 - District court may compel attendance of witness.

RCW 12.16.015 District court may compel attendance of witness.Any person may be compelled to attend as a witness before a district court in accordance with chapter 5.56 RCW.[ 1984 c 258 § 702.]NOTES:Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
WA Rev Code § 12.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.|12.16.020 - Service of subpoena.

RCW 12.16.020 Service of subpoena.A subpoena may be served by any person above the age of eighteen years, by reading it to the witness, or by delivering to him or her a copy at his or her usual place of abode.[ 2010 c 8 § 3027; Code 1881 § 1870; 1873 p 370 § 169; 1854 p 233 § 58; RRS § 1899.]
WA Rev Code § 12.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.|12.16.030 - Attachment for nonappearance.

RCW 12.16.030 Attachment for nonappearance.Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the justice, by proof made before him or her, that any person, duly subpoenaed to appear before him or her in an action, shall have failed, without a just cause, to attend as a witness, in conformity to such subpoena, and the party in whose behalf such subpoena was issued, or his or her agent, shall make oath that the testimony of such witness is material, the justice shall have the power to issue an attachment to compel the attendance of such witness: PROVIDED, That no attachment shall issue against a witness in any civil action, unless his or her fees for mileage and one day's attendance have been tendered or paid in advance, if previously demanded by such witness from the person serving the subpoena.[ 2010 c 8 § 3028; Code 1881 § 1871; 1873 p 370 § 170; 1854 p 233 § 59; RRS § 1900.]NOTES:Attachment of a witness: RCW 5.56.070.When witness must attend: RCW 5.56.010.
WA Rev Code § 12.16.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.|12.16.040 - Service of attachment—Fees.

RCW 12.16.040 Service of attachment—Fees.Every such attachment may be directed to any sheriff or constable of the county in which the justice resides, and shall be executed in the same manner as a warrant; and the fees of the officer for issuing and serving the same shall be paid by the person against whom the same was issued, unless he or she show reasonable cause, to the satisfaction of the justice, for his or her omission to attend; in which case the party requiring such attachment shall pay all such costs.[ 2010 c 8 § 3029; Code 1881 § 1872; 1873 p 370 § 171; 1854 p 233 § 60; RRS § 1901.]NOTES:Attachment, to whom directed—Execution: RCW 5.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 12.16.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure|Chapter 12.16 - Witnesses and Depositions.|12.16.050 - Damages for nonappearance.

RCW 12.16.050 Damages for nonappearance.Every person subpoenaed as aforesaid, and neglecting to appear, shall also be liable to the party in whose behalf he or she may have been subpoenaed, for all damages which such party may have sustained by reason of his or her nonappearance: PROVIDED, That such witness had the fees allowed for mileage and one day's attendance paid, or tendered him or her, in advance, if demanded by him or her at the time of the service.[ 2010 c 8 § 3030; Code 1881 § 1873; 1873 p 371 § 172; 1854 p 234 § 61; RRS § 1902.]NOTES:Result of failure to attend: RCW 5.56.060, 5.56.061.When witness must attend: RCW 5.56.010.