RCW 59.12.140
Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
On the trial of any proceeding for any forcible entry or forcible detainer the plaintiff shall only be required to show, in addition to a forcible entry complained of, that he or she was peaceably in the actual possession at the time of the forcible entry; or, in addition to a forcible detainer complained of, that he or she was entitled to the possession at the time of the forcible detainer.
[ 2010 c 8 § 19013; 1891 c 96 § 16; RRS § 825. Prior: 1890 p 79 § 16.]
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.