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At the time and place fixed for the hearing, the court shall proceed to examine the parties orally to ascertain the merits of the complaint, and if it shall appear that there is no reasonable doubt of the right of the plaintiff to be restored to the possession of said property, the court shall enter an order directing the issuance of a writ of restitution, which shall thereupon be served by the sheriff upon the defendant. After the expiration of three days from date of service, if the defendant has not surrendered possession or filed a bond as hereinafter provided, the writ shall be executed by the sheriff. If it appears to the court that there is reasonable doubt of the right of the plaintiff to be restored to the possession of said property, the court shall enter an order requiring the parties to proceed on the complaint filed in the usual form of action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 59. Landlord and Tenant § 59.08.060. Hearing--Writ of restitution - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-59-landlord-and-tenant/wa-rev-code-59-08-060/
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