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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">So, there is something I think that is called “pocket service” in a lawsuit and I just know enough to know I would look into it more – here is a blurb below from online article Duty & The Breach - Savitt
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<p style="margin-top:0in;line-height:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">In Washington, a party does not have to actually file a complaint in Superior Court to start a lawsuit and trigger
the time period within which the defendant must respond.<a name="_ftnref1"></a><a href="https://www.sbwllp.com/washingtons-pocket-service-rule-a-unique-and-useful-tool-for-certain-plaintiffs/#_ftn1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref1"><span style="color:#70B7BA">[1]</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref1"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref1"></span>
Instead, a party can commence a lawsuit by serving a complaint and summons on the defendant.<a name="_ftnref2"></a><a href="https://www.sbwllp.com/washingtons-pocket-service-rule-a-unique-and-useful-tool-for-certain-plaintiffs/#_ftn2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref2"><span style="color:#70B7BA">[2]</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref2"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref2"></span>
This process is commonly called “pocket service.” It is different from the procedure in federal court and most state courts, where a party must file a complaint in court to commence a lawsuit.<a name="_ftnref3"></a><a href="https://www.sbwllp.com/washingtons-pocket-service-rule-a-unique-and-useful-tool-for-certain-plaintiffs/#_ftn3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref3"><span style="color:#70B7BA">[3]</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref3"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_ftnref3"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Pocket service can be a useful tool for plaintiffs. Because the complaint is not filed, it is not in the public record. Thus, plaintiffs seeking an early resolution to their
dispute while keeping the matter private may want to utilize pocket service and engage in early settlement discussions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Douglas Eden<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">717 W. Sprague Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Suite 1500<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Spokane, WA 99201<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:djkiepe@depdslaw.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">djkiepe@depdslaw.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">509-455-5300<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Roger Hawkes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 13, 2022 9:45 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Roger Hawkes <Roger@law-hawks.com>; Probate and Trust Listserve <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com>; wsajgeneralpractice@lists.washingtonjustice.org <wsajgeneralpractice@lists.membercentral.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] unfiled unlawful detainer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Current client, long time friend, has been ‘served’ by posting of unlawful detainer action in commercial case. The case is unfiled, per Odyssey. Does that mean he does not need to reply yet? I am unsure if unlawful detainer can be filed
last minute before hearing and still be effective?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Roger Hawkes, WSBA # 5173<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sky Valley Lawyers, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Physical Address: 423 Main Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mailing Address: Box 351<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Both in Sultan, WA 98294<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone 360 799 6438<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:roger@skyvalleylawyers.com">roger@skyvalleylawyers.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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