Could someone precisely explain to me how treble damages are applied in the state of Washington. I am aware of their function

I tend to read these questions literally, and you specifically asked "how" treble damages are applied. That said, if a statute authorizes or...

Will I have to pay for ridiculous late charges from a AT&T even though I lacked capacity when I signed the two-year contract?

Interesting and creative angle. Here's the law in a nutshell: In Washington State, you can disaffirm a contract that you executed as a minor if...

To answer your specific questions: 1. Is there some sort of time limit on filing a lawsuit? In short, you likely have 3 years from the date...

14 year old sold item she found,turns out it was on lost,stolen list at cell phone carrier

Let's start with the legal issues: First, if your daughter found the iPhone and couldn't discern to whom it belonged, I think it's highly...

I need to file a civil suit against my dad to receive monies from my UTMA. I am now 22. How do I get transaction records?

If your dad opened a UTMA account in your name, the account and money are almost certainly yours. I'm pretty sure that once you turned 14, you...

3 months ago we had our land logged. The company who wrote the contract says the logger was underpaid and we owe them.

You specifically asked whether the logger or company "can sue you." I tend to read these questions literally. That said, just FYI, in short,...

What makes for a successful small claims appeal in WA? If there is evidence that was not presented, can there be a new hearing?

You've asked a question about the appeal and a question about whether there can be a new hearing: 1. In short, on appeal, the superior court...

A litigation schedule is often prescribed by a court order or by the court rules. So, those are the first two places that you should look for...

Do small claims court commissioners have jurisdiction over cases involving out of state entities?

A small claims court "can" exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state entity if the circumstances warrant. Stated differently, I'm unaware of any...

What do I file first for a Rule 55 default judgement?

The Court must rule on whether the defendant is in default before it can enter a default judgment. So, the Court would consider a motion for entry...