Washington Civil Trial Settings are legal proceedings in which a plaintiff sues a defendant in a civil court to receive monetary damages or other remedies. These proceedings are held in a court of law, usually before a jury or a judge, and involve a plaintiff presenting evidence to prove that the defendant is liable for damages caused by their actions or negligence. The defendant may also present evidence to refute the plaintiff's claims. The Washington Civil Trial Settings process typically begins with a complaint being filed by the plaintiff. A formal response from the defendant must then be filed, and the parties can attempt to settle the case through negotiation or mediation. If a settlement is not reached, the case will proceed to trial. During the trial, witnesses may be called to testify, documents may be presented, and arguments may be made. Depending on the type of case, the jury or judge will ultimately decide if the defendant is liable and what compensation should be awarded to the plaintiff. The types of Washington Civil Trial Settings include jury trials, non-jury trials, bench trials, and summary jury trials. In a jury trial, a jury of six to twelve people are selected to hear the evidence and make a decision. In a non-jury trial, only a judge hears the case. In a bench trial, a judge acts as both the fact-finder and the decision-maker. Finally, in a summary jury trial, a jury is convened to hear a summary of the case and make an advisory decision that is not binding.