A judgment in a special proceeding is the final determination of the rights of the parties therein. The definitions of a motion and an order in a civil action are applicable to similar acts in a special proceeding.
RCW 7.16.020
Judgment, motion, and order defined.
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 82 Wash. App. 53 - Brower v. Charles (1996)
Most recently applied in 154 Wash. App. 189 - In Re Brady (January 2010)
1895 c 65 s 2; RRS s 1000.
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