Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 59 Landlord And Tenant - Section 59.12.080 Summons -- Contents -- Service

§ 59.12.080. Summons -- Contents -- Service

The summons must state the names of the parties to the proceeding, the court in which the same is brought, the nature of the action, in concise terms, and the relief sought, and also the return day; and must notify the defendant to appear and answer within the time designated or that the relief sought will be taken against him. The summons must be directed to the defendant, and in case of summons by publication, be served at least five days before the return day designated therein. The summons must be served and returned in the same manner as summons in other actions is served and returned.

[1927 c 123 § 2; 1891 c 96 § 9; RRS § 818. Prior: 1890 p 76 § 8.]

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Summons, generally: RCW 4.28.080 through 4.28.110. Sections:  Previous  59.12.020  59.12.030  59.12.035  59.12.040  59.12.050  59.12.060  59.12.070  59.12.080  59.12.090  59.12.091  59.12.100  59.12.110  59.12.120  59.12.121  59.12.130  Next

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