I got sued in WA. Unfortunately, I don't have my file.

Posted by BelleMere (69.22.46.34) on November 04, 2003 at 13:02:16:

In Reply to: Follow-up Questions on Summons Rec’d posted by Val on November 03, 2003 at 17:58:56:

On the summons, I believe, you will see something about demanding that the case be filed within a certain time limit. Once you do so, they can't file it afterwards ... mine did, but that's a whole nother story. If they file it (notice that the complaint has no case # and no court #), you will be notified.

You SHOULD contact an attorney. I did it on my own, but at great damage to my physical health from the stress.

When they file, you have until the 1st Monday following 21 days to file a response (i.e. you get served on 11-6, your response is due on the Monday after the 21st day (which is 11-27). It must be filed with the clerk's office and a copy immediately delivered to or mailed to the other attorney. If you file an answer, the other side can default you and obtain a judgment. Mine did this, but I was able to get it reversed.

You'll also receive a list of dates when different things will happen or will be due by. The case will be assigned to an arbitor who will hear the case and try to make a fair decision.

Then the fun starts.

GET AN ATTORNEY!! In a particular part of the case, the other side asked for $300 in sanctions because I had made a 1 day miscalculation in a date. The judge awarded him $100 and notated on the order that pro se (those who represent themselves) parties are held to the same standards as licensed attorneys.

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