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Code · Washington · Title 59 — Landlord and Tenant · Chapter 59.12

RCW 59.12.080

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The summons must state the names of the parties to the proceeding, the court in which the same is brought, the nature of the action, in concise terms, and the relief sought, and also the return day; and must notify the defendant to appear and answer within the time designated or that the relief sought will be taken against him or her. The summons must be directed to the defendant, and in case of summons by publication, be served at least five days before the return day designated therein. The summons must be served and returned in the same manner as summons in other actions is served and returned.
[ 2010 c 8 s 19009 ; 1927 c 123 s 2 ; 1891 c 96 s 9 ; RRS s 818. Prior: 1890 p 76 s 8 .]
Notes:
Summons, generally: RCW 4.28.080 through 4.28.110 .
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