Wash. Rev. Code § 12.40.030

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 12.40.030 - Setting case for hearing-Notice-Time of trial

Upon filing of a claim, the court shall set a time for hearing on the matter. The court shall issue a notice of the claim which shall be served upon the defendant to notify the defendant of the hearing date. A trial need not be held at the first hearing, if dispute resolution services are offered instead of trial, or local practice rules provide for a pretrial hearing.

RCW 12.40.030

Amended by 2019 c 251,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2019.

1997 c 352 § 1; 1984 c 258 § 60; 1981 c 330 § 3; 1980 c 162 § 11; 1963 c 123 § 2; 1919 c 187 § 3; RRS § 1777-3.

Court Improvement Act of 1984-Effective dates-Severability-Short title-1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.

Severability-1981 c 330: See note following RCW 3.62.060.

Severability-1980 c 162: See note following RCW 3.02.010.