WA Bar Washington Civil Procedure 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The superior court of that county

Answer

The county where the plaintiff resides

Answer

The county where the cause of action arose

Answer

Any superior court in the state

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Having a registered agent in a neighboring state

Answer

Transacting business in Washington

Answer

Owning real property in Washington

Answer

Committing a tortious act in Washington

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Filing a pleading for an improper purpose

Answer

Losing a motion

Answer

Failing to appear at a deposition

Answer

Missing a filing deadline

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The plaintiff must prove a prima facie case

Answer

The complaint must show the plaintiff is entitled to relief beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

The defendant must show the claim is frivolous

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

25

Answer

30

Answer

50

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

RCW 4.84.010 (prevailing party statute)

Answer

Common law bad faith doctrine

Answer

The contract's own fee provision

Answer

Washington Consumer Protection Act