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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law › Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. › 11.130.755 - Reporting of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation.

RCW 11.130.755
Reporting of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation.
If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that a vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020 is being abused, abandoned, neglected (including self-neglect), or personally or financially exploited by the supporter, the person shall make a report to the department of social and health services, except where the person is exempted from the requirements to report abuse due to a confidential relationship recognized in statute, regulation, or professional standards.
[ 2020 c 312 § 612.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law › Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. › 11.130.900 - Uniformity of application and construction.

RCW 11.130.900
Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
[ 2019 c 437 § 802.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law › Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. › 11.130.905 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

RCW 11.130.905
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.
Chapter 437, Laws of 2019 modifies, limits, or supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).
[ 2019 c 437 § 803.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law › Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. › 11.130.910 - Applicability.

RCW 11.130.910
Applicability.
This chapter applies to:
(1) A proceeding for appointment of a guardian or conservator or for a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship commenced after January 1, 2022; and
(2) A guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement instead of a guardianship or conservatorship in existence on January 1, 2022, unless the court finds application of a particular provision of chapter 437, Laws of 2019 would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the proceeding or prejudice the rights of a party, in which case the particular provision of chapter 437, Laws of 2019 does not apply and the superseded law applies.
[ 2021 c 65 § 107; 2019 c 437 § 804.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 65 §§ 106 and 107: See note following RCW 11.130.670.
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law › Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. › 11.130.915 - Effective date—2020 c 312; 2019 c 437.

RCW 11.130.915
Effective date—2020 c 312; 2019 c 437.
This act takes effect January 1, 2022, except that:
(1) Section 129, chapter 437, Laws of 2019 takes effect on June 11, 2020; and
(2) With respect to minors, sections 101 through 128, 130 through 136, 201 through 216, 602, 802, 803, and 805, chapter 437, Laws of 2019 take effect January 1, 2021.
[ 2020 c 312 § 902; 2019 c 437 § 807.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2020 c 312: "(1) Except for sections 101 through 122, 301 through 307, 312, 313, 725, 801, 902, 903, 905, and 906 of this act, this act takes effect January 1, 2022.
(2) Sections 101 through 122, 301 through 307, 312, 313, 725, 801, 905, and 906 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 312 § 907.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › RCW Dispositions › 12.12 TRIAL

Sections
12.12.040 Time of jury trial.
[1888 p 118 § 2; Code 1881 § 1771; 1854 p 235 § 71; RRS § 1850.]
Repealed by 1988 c 188 § 22, effective January 1, 1989.
12.12.050 Selection of jury.
[1979 ex.s. c 135 § 11; 1888 p 119 § 3; Code 1881 § 1772; 1854 p 235 § 72; RRS § 1851. Cf. Code 1881 §§ 1774, 1775.]
Repealed by 1980 c 162 § 14.
12.12.060 Summons for jurors.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 119 § 1; 1888 p 119 § 4; Code 1881 § 1773; 1854 p 236 § 73; RRS § 1852.]
Repealed by 1988 c 188 § 22, effective January 1, 1989. Later enactment, see RCW 2.36.095.
12.12.100 Penalty for juror failing to appear.
[Code 1881 § 1779; 1873 p 348 § 78; 1854 p 236 § 79; RRS § 1856.]
Repealed by 1988 c 188 § 22, effective January 1, 1989. Later enactment, see RCW 2.36.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › RCW Dispositions › 12.16 WITNESSES AND DEPOSITIONS

Sections
12.16.010 Witnesses may be subpoenaed if within twenty miles.
[Code 1881 § 1869; 1873 p 370 § 168; 1854 p 233 § 57; RRS § 1898.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 703, effective July 1, 1984.
12.16.100 Depositions may be taken, when.
[Code 1881 § 1878; 1873 p 371 § 177; 1854 p 234 § 66; RRS § 1907.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 703, effective July 1, 1984.
12.16.110 How taken and certified.
[Code 1881 § 1879; 1873 p 371 § 178; 1854 p 234 § 67; RRS § 1908.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 703, effective July 1, 1984.
12.16.120 Deposition, how used on trial.
[Code 1881 § 1880; 1873 p 372 § 179; 1854 p 234 § 68; RRS § 1909.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 703, effective July 1, 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › RCW Dispositions › 12.28 REPLEVIN

Sections
12.28.010 Immediate claim and delivery authorized.
[Code 1881 § 1809; 1873 p 356 § 108; 1854 p 242 § 109; RRS § 1796.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.020 Contents of affidavit.
[Code 1881 § 1810; 1873 p 356 § 109; 1854 p 242 § 110; RRS § 1797.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.030 Order for delivery.
[Code 1881 § 1811; 1873 p 356 § 110; 1854 p 243 § 111; RRS § 1798.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.040 Execution of order — Delivery bond.
[Code 1881 § 1812; 1873 p 356 § 111; 1854 p 243 § 112; RRS § 1799.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.050 Exceptions to sureties.
[Code 1881 § 1813; 1873 p 357 § 112; 1854 p 243 § 113; RRS § 1800.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.060 Return of property — Redelivery bond.
[Code 1881 § 1814; 1873 p 357 § 113; 1854 p 243 § 114; RRS § 1801.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.070 Justification of sureties.
[Code 1881 § 1815; 1873 p 357 § 114; 1854 p 244 § 115; RRS § 1802.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.080 Property in building or inclosure — Procedure.
[Code 1881 § 1816; 1873 p 358 § 115; 1854 p 244 § 116; RRS § 1803.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.090 Duty of officer on taking property.
[Code 1881 § 1817; 1873 p 358 § 116; 1854 p 244 § 117; RRS § 1804.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.100 Claim to property by third party.
[Code 1881 § 1818; 1873 p 358 § 117; 1854 p 244 § 118; RRS § 1805.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
12.28.110 Return required within five days.
[Code 1881 § 1819; 1873 p 359 § 118; 1854 p 244 § 119; RRS § 1806.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 132 § 10. See chapter 7.64 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › RCW Dispositions › 12.36 SMALL CLAIMS APPEALS

Sections
12.36.040 Release of property taken on execution.
[1929 c 58 § 4; RRS § 1913. Prior: Code 1881 § 1862; 1873 p 368 § 161; 1854 p 252 § 165.]
Repealed by 1997 c 352 § 15.
12.36.060 Pleadings in superior court.
[1929 c 58 § 5, part; RRS § 1915.]
Now codified in RCW 12.36.050.
12.36.070 Transcript — Procedure on failure to make and certify — Amendment.
[1929 c 58 § 6; RRS § 1916. Prior: 1891 c 29 § 5; Code 1881 § 1865; 1854 p 253 § 168.]
Repealed by 1997 c 352 § 15.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › RCW Dispositions › 12.40 SMALL CLAIMS

Sections
12.40.110 Procedure on nonpayment.
[2016 c 202 § 19; 1998 c 52 § 6; 1995 c 292 § 6; 1984 c 258 § 68; 1983 c 254 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 40 § 1; 1973 c 128 § 2; 1919 c 187 § 11; RRS § 1777-11.]
Repealed by 2019 c 251 § 10.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.010 - Civil actions—Commencement.

RCW 12.04.010
Civil actions—Commencement.
Civil actions in the several justices' courts of this state may be instituted either by the voluntary appearance and agreement of the parties, by the service of a summons, or by the service upon the defendant of a true copy of the complaint and notice, which notice shall be attached to the copy of the complaint and cite the defendant to be and appear before the justice at the time and place therein specified, which shall not be less than six nor more than twenty days from the date of filing the complaint.
[Code 1881 § 1712; 1873 p 335 § 19; 1860 p 245 § 26; RRS § 1755.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.020 - Action to recover debt—Summons—Service.

RCW 12.04.020
Action to recover debt—Summons—Service.
A party desiring to commence an action before a justice of the peace, for the recovery of a debt by summons, shall file his or her claim with the justice of the peace, verified by his or her own oath, or that of his or her agent or attorney, and thereupon the justice of the peace shall, on payment of his or her fees, if demanded, issue a summons to the opposite party, which summons shall be in the following form, or as nearly as the case will admit, viz:
The State of Washington,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County.

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ss.
To the sheriff or any constable of said county:
In the name of the state of Washington, you are hereby commanded to summon  . . . . . . if he or she (or they) be found in your county to be and appear before me at  . . . . . . on  . . . . day of  . . . . . . at  . . . . o'clock p.m. or a.m., to answer the complaint of  . . . . . . for a failure to pay him or her a certain demand, amounting to  . . . . . . dollars and  . . . . cents, upon  . . . . . . . . . . . (here state briefly the nature of the claim) and of this writ make due service and return.
Given under my hand this  . . . . day of  . . . . . (year) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . ., Justice of the Peace.
And the summons shall specify a certain place, day and hour for the appearance and answer of the defendant, not less than six nor more than twenty days from the date of filing plaintiff's claim with the justice, which summons shall be served at least five days before the time of trial mentioned therein, and shall be served by the officer delivering to the defendant, or leaving at his or her place of abode with some person over twelve years of age, a true copy of such summons, certified by the officer to be such.
[ 2016 c 202 § 10; 2010 c 8 § 3001; Code 1881 § 1713; 1873 p 335 § 20; 1860 p 245 § 29; RRS § 1758.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.030 - Action by complaint and notice.

RCW 12.04.030
Action by complaint and notice.
Any person desiring to commence an action before a justice of the peace, by the service of a complaint and notice, can do so by filing his or her complaint verified by his or her own oath or that of his or her agent or attorney with the justice, and when such complaint is so filed, upon payment of his or her fees if demanded, the justice shall attach thereto a notice, which shall be substantially as follows:
The State of Washington,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County.

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
ss.
To  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You are hereby notified to be and appear at my office in  . . . . . . on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., at the hour of  . . . . M., to answer to the foregoing complaint or judgment will be taken against you as confessed and the prayer of the plaintiff granted.
Dated  . . . . . ., (year) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., J. P.
[ 2016 c 202 § 11; 2010 c 8 § 3002; Code 1881 § 1714; 1873 p 336 § 21; 1860 p 245 § 29; RRS § 1759.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.040 - Service of complaint and notice.

RCW 12.04.040
Service of complaint and notice.
The complaint and notice shall be served at least five days before the time mentioned in the notice for the defendant to appear and answer the complaint, by delivering to the defendant, or leaving at his or her place of abode, with some person over twelve years of age, a true copy of the complaint and notice.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3003; 1925 ex.s. c 181 § 1; Code 1881 § 1715; 1873 p 337 § 22; RRS § 1761.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.050 - Process—Who may serve.

RCW 12.04.050
Process—Who may serve.
All process issued by district court judges of the state and all executions and writs of attachment or of replevin shall be served by a sheriff or a deputy, but a summons or notice and complaint may be served by any citizen of the state of Washington over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the action.
[ 1987 c 442 § 1102; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 11; 1903 c 19 § 1; 1895 c 102 § 1; 1893 c 108 § 1; Code 1881 § 1716; 1873 p 337 § 23; RRS § 1762. Formerly RCW 12.04.050 and 12.04.060, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.060 - Process—Service by constable or sheriff.

RCW 12.04.060
Process—Service by constable or sheriff.
All process in actions and proceedings in justice courts, having a salaried constable, when served by an officer, shall be served by such constable or by the sheriff of the county or his or her duly appointed deputy; and all fees for such service shall be paid into the county treasury.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3004; 1909 c 132 § 1; RRS § 1760. FORMER PARTS OF SECTION: 1903 c 19 § 1, part, now codified in RCW 12.04.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.070 - Process—Return—Fees.

RCW 12.04.070
Process—Return—Fees.
Every constable or sheriff serving process or complaint and notice shall return in writing, the time, manner, and place of service and indorse thereon the legal fees therefor and shall sign his or her name to such return, and any person other than one of said officers serving summons or complaint and notice shall file with the justice his or her affidavit, stating the time, place, and manner of the service of such summons or notice and complaint and shall indorse thereon the legal fees therefor.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3005; 1959 c 99 § 1; 1903 c 19 § 2; 1895 c 102 § 2; 1893 c 108 § 2; Code 1881 § 1717; 1873 p 337 § 24; 1860 p 246 § 37; 1854 p 229 § 31; RRS § 1763.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.080 - Process—Service by person appointed by justice—Return—Exceptions.

RCW 12.04.080
Process—Service by person appointed by justice—Return—Exceptions.
Any justice may, by appointment in writing, authorize any person other than the parties to the proceeding, or action, to serve any subpoena, summons, or notice and complaint issued by such justice; and any such person making such service shall return on such process or paper, in writing, the time and manner of service, and shall sign his or her name to such return, and be entitled to like fees for making such service as a sheriff or constable, and shall indorse his or her fees for service thereon: PROVIDED, It shall not be lawful for any justice to issue process or papers to any person but a regularly qualified sheriff or constable, in any precinct where such officers reside, unless from sickness or some other cause said sheriff or constable is not able to serve the same: PROVIDED FURTHER, That it shall be lawful for notice and complaint or summons in a civil action in the justice court to be served by any person eighteen years of age or over and not a party to the action in which the summons or notice and complaint shall be issued without previous appointment by the justice.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3006; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 12; 1903 c 19 § 3; Code 1881 § 1718; 1873 p 337 § 25; RRS § 1764.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.090 - Proof of service.

RCW 12.04.090
Proof of service.
Proof of service in either of the above cases shall be as follows: When made by a constable or sheriff his or her return signed by him or her and indorsed on the paper or process. When made by any person other than such officer, then by the affidavit of the person making the service.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3007; Code 1881 § 1719; 1873 p 337 § 26; RRS § 1765.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.100 - Service by publication.

RCW 12.04.100
Service by publication.
In case personal service cannot be had by reason of the absence of the defendant from the county in which the action is sought to be commenced, it shall be proper to publish the summons or notice with a brief statement of the object and prayer of the claim or complaint, in some newspaper of general circulation in the county wherein the action is commenced, which notice shall be published not less than once a week for three weeks prior to the time fixed for the hearing of the cause, which shall not be less than four weeks from the first publication of the notice.
The notice may be substantially as follows:
The State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . .
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ss.
In justice's court,  . . . . . . justice.
To  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You are hereby notified that  . . . . . . has filed a complaint (or claim as the case may be) against you in said court which will come on to be heard at my office in  . . . . . . . ., in  . . . . . . county, state of Washington, on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., A.D. (year) . . . ., at the hour of  . . . . o'clock  . . . .m., and unless you appear and then and there answer, the same will be taken as confessed and the demand of the plaintiff granted. The object and demand of said claim (or complaint, as the case may be) is (here insert a brief statement).
Complaint filed  . . . . . ., A.D. (year) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., J. P.
[ 2016 c 202 § 12; 1985 c 469 § 6; Code 1881 § 1720; 1873 p 337 § 27; RRS § 1766.]
NOTES:
Legal publications: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.110 - Proof of service by publication.

RCW 12.04.110
Proof of service by publication.
Proof of service, in case of publication, shall be the affidavit of the publisher, printer, foreperson, or principal clerk, showing the same.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3008; Code 1881 § 1721; 1873 p 338 § 28; RRS § 1767.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.120 - Written admission as proof of service.

RCW 12.04.120
Written admission as proof of service.
The written admission of the defendant, his or her agent or attorney, indorsed upon any summons, complaint and notice, or other paper, shall be complete proof of service in any case.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3009; Code 1881 § 1722; 1873 p 338 § 29; RRS § 1768.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.130 - Jurisdiction, when acquired.

RCW 12.04.130
Jurisdiction, when acquired.
The court shall be deemed to have obtained possession of the case from the time the complaint or claim is filed, after completion of service, whether by publication or otherwise, and shall have control of all subsequent proceedings. In the case of proceedings to civilly enforce a money judgment entered in a municipal court or municipal department of a district court organized under the laws of this state, the court shall have jurisdiction over the proceedings from the time of filing an abstract or transcript of judgment; upon which filing the municipal judgment shall be recognized as a judgment of the court, provided that the court shall not have authority to vacate or amend the underlying municipal judgment.
[ 2007 c 46 § 4; Code 1881 § 1723; 1873 p 338 § 30; RRS § 1769.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.140 - Action by person under eighteen years.

RCW 12.04.140
Action by person under eighteen years.
Except as provided under RCW 7.105.100, no action shall be commenced by any person under the age of eighteen years, except by his guardian, or until a next friend for such a person shall have been appointed. Whenever requested, the justice shall appoint some suitable person, who shall consent thereto in writing, to be named by such plaintiff, to act as his or her next friend in such action, who shall be responsible for the costs therein.
[ 2022 c 268 § 34; 2021 c 215 § 127; 1992 c 111 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 75; Code 1881 § 1753; 1873 p 343 § 52; 1854 p 230 § 40; RRS § 1771.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2022 c 268: See note following RCW 7.105.010.
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Findings—1992 c 111: See note following RCW 4.08.050.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.150 - Action against defendant under eighteen years—Guardian ad litem.

RCW 12.04.150
Action against defendant under eighteen years—Guardian ad litem.
After service and return of process against a defendant under the age of eighteen years, the action shall not be further prosecuted, until a guardian for such defendant shall have been appointed, except as provided under RCW 7.105.100. Upon the request of such defendant, the justice shall appoint some person who shall consent thereto in writing, to be guardian of the defendant in defense of the action; and if the defendant shall not appear on the return day of the process, or if he or she neglect or refuse to nominate such guardian, the justice may, at the request of the plaintiff, appoint any discreet person as such guardian. The consent of the guardian or next friend shall be filed with the justice; and such guardian for the defendant shall not be liable for any costs in the action.
[ 2022 c 268 § 35; 2021 c 215 § 128; 1992 c 111 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 76; Code 1881 § 1754; 1873 p 343 § 53; 1854 p 230 § 41; RRS § 1772.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2022 c 268: See note following RCW 7.105.010.
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Findings—1992 c 111: See note following RCW 4.08.050.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.160 - Time for appearance.

RCW 12.04.160
Time for appearance.
The parties shall be entitled to one hour in which to make their appearance after the time mentioned in the summons or notice for appearance, but shall not be required to remain longer than that time, unless both parties appear; and the justice being present, is actually engaged in the trial of another action or proceeding; in such case he or she may postpone the time of appearance until the close of such trial.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3010; 1957 c 89 § 1; Code 1881 § 1755; 1873 p 344 § 54; 1854 p 230 § 42; RRS § 1773.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.170 - Security for nonresident costs.

RCW 12.04.170
Security for nonresident costs.
Whenever the plaintiff in an action, or in a garnishment or other proceeding is a nonresident of the county or begins such action or proceeding as the assignee of some other person, or of a firm or corporation, as to all causes of action sued upon, the justice may require of him or her security for the costs in the action or proceeding in a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, at the time of the commencement of the action, and after an action or proceeding has been commenced by such nonresident or assignee plaintiff, the defendant or garnishee defendant may require such security by motion; and all proceedings shall be stayed until such security has been given.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3011; 1929 c 102 § 1; 1905 c 10 § 1; Code 1881 § 1725; 1854 p 228 § 27; RRS § 1777.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.180 - Cost bond in lieu of security.

RCW 12.04.180
Cost bond in lieu of security.
In lieu of separate security for each action or proceeding in any court, the plaintiff may cause to be executed and filed in the court a bond in the penal sum of fifty dollars running to the state of Washington, with surety approved by the court, and conditioned for the payment of all judgments for costs which may thereafter be rendered against him or her in that court. Any defendant or garnishee who shall thereafter recover a judgment for costs in said court against the principal on such bond shall likewise be entitled to judgment against the sureties. Such bond shall not be sufficient unless the penalty thereof is unimpaired by any outstanding obligation at the time of the commencement of the action.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3012; 1929 c 102 § 2; RRS § 1777 1/2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.190 - Penalty for failure to execute process or false return.

RCW 12.04.190
Penalty for failure to execute process or false return.
If any officer, without showing good cause therefor, fail to execute any process to him or her delivered, and make due return thereof, or make a false return, such officer, for every such offense, shall pay to the party injured ten dollars, and all damage such party may have sustained by reason thereof, to be recovered in a civil action.
[ 2010 c 8 § 3013; Code 1881 § 1752; 1873 p 343 § 51; 1854 p 230 § 39; RRS § 1776.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.200 - Forms or equivalents prescribed.

RCW 12.04.200
Forms or equivalents prescribed.
The forms or equivalent forms as set forth in RCW 12.04.201 through 12.04.208 may be used by justices of the peace, in civil actions and proceedings under this chapter.
[ 1957 c 89 § 3. 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure › Chapter 12.04 - Commencement of Actions. › 12.04.201 - Form of subpoena.

RCW 12.04.201
Form of subpoena.
FORM OF SUBPOENA
State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
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To  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :
In the name of the state of Washington, you are hereby required to appear before the undersigned, one of the justices of the peace in and for said county, on the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., at  . . . . o'clock in the  . . . . noon, at his or her office in  . . . . . ., to give evidence in a certain cause, then and there to be tried, between A B, plaintiff, and C D, defendant, on the part of (the plaintiff, or defendant as the case may be).
Given under my hand this  . . . . day of  . . . . . . . ., (year) . . . .
J. P., Justice of the Peace.
[ 2016 c 202 § 13; 2010 c 8 § 3014; 1957 c 89 § 4. 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.]
2023 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 EXECUTION
State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
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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 PRINCIPAL
AND SURETY, AFTER EXPIRATION OF
STAY OF EXECUTION
State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
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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.]
2023 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 REPLEVIN
State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
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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.]
2023 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 ATTACHMENT
State of Washington,
County of  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
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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 cost
of 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.]
2023 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 REPLEVIN
Whereas, 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.]
2023 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 ATTACHMENT
Whereas, 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 UNDERTAKING
TO DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT
Whereas, 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.]
2023 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 UNDERTAKING
TO INDEMNIFY CONSTABLE ON CLAIM OF
PROPERTY BY A THIRD PERSON
Whereas, 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]