Does Washington State recognize Doctrine of Good Faith in contracts? Not all states do, per Restatement of Contracts, right?

First, to answer your general question: Yes, Washington courts have recognized that each contract gives rise to a duty of good faith and fair...

Do I have grounds to sue?

First, I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds awful and heartbreaking. Second, I agree with the other attorneys who've opined that...

If your insurer pays for the repairs, you'd likely only be entitled to pursue your tenant for the $500 deductible: 1. As a general proposition,...

How do you start a court case with out a lawyer?

You need not have a lawyer to file a lawsuit. However, litigants who are not represented by lawyers must learn and follow the same rules that...

Can I have a witness testify by tele comference?

It's unclear to me what exactly you're trying to accomplish or whether your dispute is in litigation. That said, if you're in litigation, and if...

"Possession is 9/10ths of the law" is simply a legal maxim that recognizes that, as a practical procedural reality, the law implicitly favors the...

I think you have a viable argument that if your neighbor is shining a bright light on your property and thereby interfering with your enjoyment and...

If a letter of intent, agreement to agree, was drawn up at mediation but not redrafted into formal clincher agreement is it

The specific language in the document will dictate whether the document is binding and enforceable. In just three sentences, you've described the...

Can a man carry insurance on his step children?

I'm unaware of any *law* that would preclude a stepparent from procuring health / dental insurance for a stepchild -- and, frankly, I'd be pretty...

I would like to know how to handle a situation where a jewelry store has lost my engagement ring during shipping to repair shop.

In my view, it's probably premature to hire an attorney. You'd end up incurring fees to resolve an issue that you might be able to resolve...