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Wash. Civ. R. Cts. Ltd. Juris. 1

Scope of Rules

activein force · 2005-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

These rules govern the procedure in all trial courts of limited jurisdiction in all suits of a

civil nature, with the exceptions stated in rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to

secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.

History

[Adopted effective September 1, 1984; Amended effective September 1, 2005.]

Provenance

Source: www.courts.wa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Edition: 2026-09-16
Content hash: 71cb9c901c52dc1de26baf79a432de1464fe5f673587e65f2055b327375d00ea

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