RCW 12.40.060

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The notice of claim directed to the defendant shall contain:

(1)The name and address of the plaintiff;

(2)a brief and concise statement of the nature and amount of the claim;

(3)a statement directing and requiring defendant to appear personally in the small claims department at a time certain, which shall not be less than five days from the date of service of the notice; and

(4)a statement advising the defendant that in case of his or her failure to appear, judgment may be given against defendant for the amount of the claim.

[ 2025 c 34 s 1 ; 1984 c 258 s 63 ; 1981 c 331 s 11 ; 1919 c 187 s 6 ; RRS s 1777-6.]

Notes:

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

Court Congestion Reduction Act of 1981 — Purpose — Severability — 1981 c 331: See notes following RCW 2.32.070 .