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Chapter 12.40 RCW

SMALL CLAIMS

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Sections

HTMLPDF 12.40.010Department authorized—Jurisdictional amount.
HTMLPDF 12.40.020Action—Commencement—Fee.
HTMLPDF 12.40.025Transfer of action to small claims department.
HTMLPDF 12.40.027Removal to superior court—Restrictions—Simultaneous maintenance of claims—Joinder of claims on appeal.
HTMLPDF 12.40.030Setting case for hearing—Notice—Time of trial.
HTMLPDF 12.40.040Service of notice of claim—Fee.
HTMLPDF 12.40.045Recovery of fees as court costs.
HTMLPDF 12.40.050Requisites of claim.
HTMLPDF 12.40.060Requisites of notice.
HTMLPDF 12.40.070Verification of claim.
HTMLPDF 12.40.080Hearing.
HTMLPDF 12.40.090Informal pleadings.
HTMLPDF 12.40.100Payment of monetary judgment.
HTMLPDF 12.40.105Increase of judgment for costs and interest—Entry of judgment.
HTMLPDF 12.40.120Appeals—Setting aside judgments.
HTMLPDF 12.40.130Satisfaction of judgment—Filing.
HTMLPDF 12.40.800Small claims informational brochure—Preparation and distribution.