Washington Small Claim by Mail (PDF) is a civil claim process for collecting debts or damages up to $5,000. It is an alternative process to filing in a small claims court. It enables individuals or businesses to file a claim by mail without having to appear in court. The process is governed by the Washington Small Claims Rules and the Washington State Court Rules. There are two types of Washington Small Claim by Mail (PDF): * Claim by Mail — This is for individuals or businesses filing a claim for damages up to $5,000. The claimant must complete a Claim Form, provide evidence to support the claim, and send the form and supporting evidence to the defendant. The defendant then has the opportunity to respond or dispute the claim. * Counterclaim by Mail — This is for individuals or businesses filing a claim against the claimant for damages up to $5,000. The defendant must complete a Counterclaim Form, provide evidence to support the claim, and send the form and supporting evidence to the claimant. The claimant then has the opportunity to respond or dispute the claim.
Washington Small Claim by Mail (PDF) is a civil claim process for collecting debts or damages up to $5,000. It is an alternative process to filing in a small claims court. It enables individuals or businesses to file a claim by mail without having to appear in court. The process is governed by the Washington Small Claims Rules and the Washington State Court Rules. There are two types of Washington Small Claim by Mail (PDF): * Claim by Mail — This is for individuals or businesses filing a claim for damages up to $5,000. The claimant must complete a Claim Form, provide evidence to support the claim, and send the form and supporting evidence to the defendant. The defendant then has the opportunity to respond or dispute the claim. * Counterclaim by Mail — This is for individuals or businesses filing a claim against the claimant for damages up to $5,000. The defendant must complete a Counterclaim Form, provide evidence to support the claim, and send the form and supporting evidence to the claimant. The claimant then has the opportunity to respond or dispute the claim.