Under Washington's civil statute of limitation laws, personal injury claims have a three-year limit for filing, as do fraud, injury to property, and trespassing. Debt collection has a six-year limit.
You have a right to a speedy trial for any offense in the State of Washington, that is a right to trial within 90 days of your first court appearance if you are not held in jail, or 60 days if you are in jail. However, you may also extend this to a period outside of the 90 days.
There is no particular magic in the words “without prejudice” in a letter. The substance of the communication will be considered to determine if it forms part of genuine negotiations for the settlement of a dispute.
This letter should clearly state the reasons for rejecting the offer, such as it not providing maximum compensation for the damages incurred. Provide specific reasons for your rejection, highlighting the damages and losses not covered by the proposed settlement.
However, refusing a settlement offer does extend the life of your claim and delays when you receive compensation. If you have pressing medical bills or other expenses, this is a factor to consider. You'll also need to invest more time and energy into your case, including providing more documentation of your damages.
The court, in the furtherance of justice, after notice and hearing, may dismiss any criminal prosecution due to arbitrary action or governmental misconduct when there has been prejudice to the rights of the accused which materially affect the accused's right to a fair trial.
The Court may enter an order of dismissal without prejudice for failure to take action of record during the past 12 months.
15/02/2024. A without prejudice offer can be used to resolve a legal dispute by enabling parties to make settlement offers without the risk of those offers being used against them in court.