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Code · Washington · Title 12 — District Courts—Civil Procedure · Chapter 12.40

RCW 12.40.030

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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.
[ 2019 c 251 s 2 ; 1997 c 352 s 1 ; 1984 c 258 s 60 ; 1981 c 330 s 3 ; 1980 c 162 s 11 ; 1963 c 123 s 2 ; 1919 c 187 s 3 ; RRS s 1777-3.]
Notes:
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 .
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