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

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

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

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Filing a pleading for an improper purpose

Answer

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.

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

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

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

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

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WA Bar Washington Civil Procedure 2