RCW 59.12.120
Judgment by default.
If on the date appointed in the summons the defendant does not appear or answer, the court shall render judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for in the complaint.
[ 1989 c 342 § 2; 1891 c 96 § 13; RRS § 822. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1891 c 96 § 14 now codified as RCW 59.12.121.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 342: See RCW 59.18.911.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant
Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.
59.12.010 - Forcible entry defined.
59.12.020 - Forcible detainer defined.
59.12.030 - Unlawful detainer defined.
59.12.032 - Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
59.12.035 - Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.
59.12.040 - Service of notice—Proof of service.
59.12.050 - Jurisdiction of proceedings.
59.12.060 - Parties defendant.
59.12.070 - Complaint—Summons.
59.12.080 - Summons—Contents—Service.
59.12.085 - Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.
59.12.090 - Writ of restitution—Bond.
59.12.100 - Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.
59.12.110 - Modification of bond.
59.12.120 - Judgment by default.
59.12.121 - Pleading by defendant.
59.12.130 - Jury—Actions given preference.
59.12.140 - Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
59.12.150 - Amendment to conform to proof.
59.12.170 - Judgment—Execution.
59.12.180 - Rules of practice.
59.12.190 - Relief against forfeiture.
59.12.200 - Appellate review—Stay bond.
59.12.210 - Effect of stay bond.