RCW 12.40.090
Informal pleadings.
A formal pleading, other than the claim and notice, shall not be necessary to define the issue between the parties. The hearing and disposition of the actions shall be informal, with the sole object of dispensing speedy and quick justice between the litigants. An attachment, garnishment or execution shall not issue from the small claims department on any claim except as provided in this chapter.
[ 1984 c 258 § 66; 1919 c 187 § 9; RRS § 1777-9.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
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.