This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The rule permits defendants, at least 14 days prior to the date set for trial, to make an offer to the plaintiff which, if accepted, requires an entry of judgment against the defendant, on the terms provided for in the offer.
Finally, a sometimes overlooked but extremely important feature of an Offer of Judgment is that, as the name suggests, the Offer becomes a judgment if accepted. Unlike a confidential settlement agreement, it is a public judgment, which could have consequences. It may be considered an admission of liability.
Any party may serve upon any other party written interrogatories to be answered by the party served or, if the party served is a public or private corporation or a partnership or association or governmental agency, by any officer or agent, who shall furnish such information as is available to the party.
(CR 60) The tool of last resort. Sometimes, for reason of mistake or justice, final orders entered in a matter need to be voided. CR 60 motions are named after Washington Court Civil Rule 60. It adjudicates how parties can get final orders in a case overturned, and issues in a case subsequently reopened.
Rule 68 appears at first blush to promote settlement by forcing a plaintiff to either ac- cept a proffered offer of judgment or risk paying the defendant's subsequent litigation costs in the event the plaintiff recovers less than the amount offered.
HOW TO CALCULATE POST JUDGMENT INTEREST Take your judgment amount and multiply it by your post judgment rate (%). Take the total and divide it by 365 (the number of days in a year). You will end up with the amount of post judgment interest per day.
(a) Making an Offer; Judgment on an Accepted Offer. At least 14 days before the date set for trial, a party defending against a claim may serve on an opposing party an offer to allow judgment on specified terms, with the costs then accrued.
Per Washington State General Rule 7, the clerk of the court adopting the rules shall maintain a complete set of current local rules, which shall be available for inspection and copying.
An application to the court for an order shall be by motion which, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing, shall state with particularity the grounds therefor, and shall set forth the relief or order sought.
A judgment lien on the debtor's property is created automatically when the property is in the same Washington county where the judgment is entered. But when the debtor's property is in another Washington county, the creditor must file the judgment with the county clerk for that county.