The notice of claim directed to the defendant shall contain: (1) The name and address of the plaintiff; (2) a brief and concise statement of the nature and amount of the claim; (3) a statement directing and requiring defendant to appear personally in the small claims department at a time certain, which shall not be less than five days from the date of service of the notice; and (4) a statement advising the defendant that in case of his or her failure to appear, judgment may be given against defendant for the amount of the claim.
RCW 12.40.060
Requisites of notice.
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Avery (2002)
Most recently applied in State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Avery (November 2002)
2025 c 34 s 1; 1984 c 258 s 63; 1981 c 331 s 11; 1919 c 187 s 6; RRS s 1777-6.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.