She would like to know what she needs to do to get it back

Checks will most likely not be enough to prove the debt. Checks may prove that money was given, but not that there was an agreement to repay. A...

Is it legal or ethical to drop a case if they don't settle because they are unhappy with the settlement?

A client has the absolute right to control the decision of whether to settle. But if an attorney finds a client impossible to work with, the...

Does the district county clerk automatically transfer the case records to the superior court after you pay the $40 record fee?

There are two parts to the record on appeal: 1) documents and exhibits, and 2) transcript of proceedings. RALJ 6.2 tells you how to get the...

What is the process for serving the other party a Notice of Appeal?

Service of a notice of appeal on other parties is not required to be personal service by a process server. RAP 18.5 requires service of papers to...

Should the court have provided me with some kind of document showing their decision to deny my motion?

Whenever a superior court judge makes an oral ruling on a motion, it is the prevailing party's responsibility to present a written order for the...

Can him lieing in court be enough to get my appeal approved? And can i add a money jugdment to this appeal?

It sounds like an appeal is not likely to be successful here. I can't tell if you presented the court with evidence to prove you had paid, to prove...

What are my chances, in small claim court,

Some of the answers to your question will depend on the terms of your lease with the landlord. Often, a residential lease does not allow you to...

Appreciate insight but just "get a lawyer" responses won't be helpful, had to pursue VALID case on own after being unable to get

An appeal from district court to superior court is governed by the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ, see link...

Can we bring a small claims action against state department agency ? dealer licensing?

In Washington, government agencies are protected from liability by what is called the "public duty doctrine," which says, basically, that although...

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As a pro se plaintiff is it in my best interest and the best interest of my case to hire an attorney for my deposition?

It is in your best interest to have an attorney on your side throughout the whole case. Most pro se litigants do not have enough experience with...