What happens if witness cannot make it to hearing, but submitted a declaration letter in Washington court case?

The answer also depends on the context of the hearing. For many pre-trial hearings, the judge doesn't want to take live testimony, and declarations...

Two inconsistent orders in the same appellate court? what to follow?

Difficult question to answer without more information. It is possible the commissioner's ruling is the one to follow because it is more recent and...

If you have correct evidence under CR60 to vacate a protection order, is it legal to get denied to show evidence?

It's true that your best chance to defeat the protection order was at the first hearing. After a final decision is made, you are held to a higher...

Summary Judgement procedure for the plaintiiff

Civil Rule 56 gives the general procedure for summary judgment. The local rules of the court you are in may modify some of those procedures....

How many days for the brief of respondents in court of appeals?

The 30 day rule applies to your brief.

Am I entitled to purchase my joint-tenant's share at fair market value, instead of the inflated price they want in a sale?

The right to partition is absolute, so there is nothing you can do to block it if that is what your friend is determined to do. You cannot force...

An appeal from small claims to superior court is "de novo on the record." This means that the superior court looks at all of the evidence anew and...

Can an attorney take cash promising to help then dont?

An attorney, like any other business person, cannot take your money and give you nothing in return. But, as Mr. Nguyen points out, the attorney has...

If you appeal a summary judgement ruling

An appeal, by itself, does not bar collection of the judgment. If you want to stop collection activities, you must post a supersedeas bond or cash...

What is the relationship between GR (general rules) and RAP (Rule of appellate procedure)?

The two sets of rules are independent. The GR apply to all courts. The RAP apply only to the state's appellate courts (Court of Appeals and Supreme...