On the confession of the defendant, with the assent of the plaintiff or his or her attorney, judgment may be given against the defendant in any action before or after answer, for any amount or relief not exceeding or different from that demanded in the complaint.
RCW 4.60.010
Judgment on confession authorized.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 6 Wash. App. 176 - Smyth Worldwide Movers, Inc. v. Whitney (1971)
Most recently applied in 6 Wash. App. 176 - Smyth Worldwide Movers, Inc. v. Whitney (December 1971)
2011 c 336 s 111; Code 1881 s 291; 1877 p 60 s 295; 1869 p 72 s 293; 1854 p 172 ss 226-228; RRS s 413.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.