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RCW 4.60.060

Statement in writing—Requisites.

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Copper Leaf, Llc, V. Ace Paving Co. Inc. (2024)

Most recently applied in Copper Leaf, Llc, V. Ace Paving Co. Inc. (July 2024)

2011 c 336 s 113; Code 1881 s 296; 1877 p 61 s 300; 1869 p 73 s 298; RRS s 418.

A statement in writing shall be made, signed by the defendant and verified by his or her oath, to the following effect:

(1) It shall authorize the entry of judgment for a specified sum.

(2) If it be for money due or to become due, it shall state concisely the facts out of which the indebtedness arose, and shall show that the sum confessed to be due, is justly due or to become due.

(3) If it be for the purpose of securing the plaintiff against a contingent liability, it shall state concisely the facts constituting the liability, and show that the sum confessed therefor does not exceed the same.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.