This is an official form from the Washington Judicial System for use in small claims court, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes.
This is an official form from the Washington Judicial System for use in small claims court, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes.
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Small Claims Courts in the State of Washington are designed to be a user-friendly, low-cost way of settling legal disputes up to $10,000 (when brought by a person). Find out everything you need to know about small claims suits with this handy FAQ.
There are several avenues to collect on a judgment if the debtor has assets in Washington state. A popular way to collect on your judgment award is by a writ of garnishment. A garnishment entitles a judgment creditor to garnish and take the proceeds belonging to the debtor.
In Washington, a judgment lasts for 10 years and can be renewed at the end of that period.
If your dispute is for slightly more than the limit, it may still be worth it to file a small claims suit.You won't be able to sue for the full amount, but you'll avoid the expense of a regular lawsuit. The small claims filing fee varies from state to state.
Get a Notice of Small Claim. Ask the court clerk for a Notice of Small Claim form. If the clerk lets you mail you the form, you must fill it out, have it notarized, and mail it back. Otherwise, you must sign the completed form in front of the clerk and file it in person. Ask the clerk what their procedure is.
Yes, it is legal to file multiple cases against the same person for distinctly different debts. However, the defendant may file a motion to consolidate the cases in one justice court or superior court case, depending on the size of...
Collecting a Judgment.Collecting a judgment can be just as challenging as winning the lawsuit in some cases. If the defendant has stable finances, they should pay the judgment uneventfully. If the defendant is going through financial difficulties, on the other hand, you may need to force them to pay you.
Give your sheriff or other local official (known as a levying officer) information about the judgment and where the debtor works. This officer will collect the money and give it to you.
In many situations, one of the best ways to collect a judgment after winning a case is to put a lien on the debtor's property. This gives you a claim to the property and, in some cases, the property will be sold at public auction in order to satisfy the debt that is owed.