RCW 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.
[ 2019 c 251 § 2; 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.]
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.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 12 - District Courts—Civil Procedure
12.40.010 - Department authorized—Jurisdictional amount.
12.40.020 - Action—Commencement—Fee.
12.40.025 - Transfer of action to small claims department.
12.40.030 - Setting case for hearing—Notice—Time of trial.
12.40.040 - Service of notice of claim—Fee.
12.40.045 - Recovery of fees as court costs.
12.40.050 - Requisites of claim.
12.40.060 - Requisites of notice.
12.40.070 - Verification of claim.
12.40.090 - Informal pleadings.
12.40.100 - Payment of monetary judgment.
12.40.105 - Increase of judgment for costs and interest—Entry of judgment.
12.40.120 - Appeals—Setting aside judgments.
12.40.130 - Satisfaction of judgment—Filing.
12.40.800 - Small claims informational brochure—Preparation and distribution.