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Washington Revised Code Title 12. District Courts--Civil Procedure § 12.04.030. Action by complaint and notice

Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Any person desiring to commence an action before a justice of the peace, by the service of a complaint and notice, can do so by filing his or her complaint verified by his or her own oath or that of his or her agent or attorney with the justice, and when such complaint is so filed, upon payment of his or her fees if demanded, the justice shall attach thereto a notice, which shall be substantially as follows:

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