Washington Civil Procedure Flashcards

In Washington, mandatory venue for an action against a county lies in which court?

Answer: The superior court of that county

Under RCW 36.01.050, actions against a county must be brought in the superior court of that county.

Under Washington's long-arm statute (RCW 4.28.185), which of the following is NOT a basis for personal jurisdiction?

Answer: Having a registered agent in a neighboring state

Washington's long-arm statute does not extend jurisdiction based solely on a party maintaining a registered agent in a neighboring state with no Washington contacts.

Washington CR 11 sanctions may be imposed for which of the following?

Answer: Filing a pleading for an improper purpose

CR 11 authorizes sanctions when a pleading, motion, or other paper is filed for an improper purpose such as harassment or to cause unnecessary delay.

In Washington, which standard governs a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under CR 12(b)(6)?

Answer: The complaint must contain facts sufficient to state a claim plausible on its face

Washington courts apply a notice pleading standard requiring factual allegations sufficient to make a claim plausible on its face, consistent with Iqbal/Twombly principles.

Under Washington's discovery rules, interrogatories may be served on a party without leave of court up to how many interrogatories?

Answer: 40

Washington CR 33 permits a party to serve up to 40 interrogatories, including subparts, without leave of court.

When a Washington superior court awards attorney fees, what is the primary statutory basis for fee-shifting in contract disputes?

Answer: RCW 4.84.010 (prevailing party statute)

RCW 4.84.010 is Washington's prevailing party statute authorizing cost awards, and RCW 4.84.330 allows attorney fees in contract actions when the contract provides for fees to any party.