Washington Civil Pro Se Answer is a legal document that is filed in Washington civil cases by a party who is representing themselves (Pro Se) instead of hiring an attorney. This document contains the Pro Se party’s response to the initial complaint from the other party. It includes the Pro Se party’s defenses and/or counterclaims, if any, along with a statement of facts that support their position and any legal arguments that support those facts. Washington Civil Pro Se Answer can be filed with the court either before or after a hearing, depending on the specific court rules in the jurisdiction. There are two main types of Washington Civil Pro Se Answer: a motion to dismiss and an answer. A motion to dismiss is a legal document that asks the court to throw out the initial complaint for various reasons, such as lack of subject jurisdiction, lack of personal jurisdiction, or failure to state a claim. An answer is a response to the initial complaint that admits or denies the allegations and sets forth any affirmative defenses.