[WSBARP] Unfiled eviction

[G. Geoffrey Gibbs]

Strongly suggest you file some form of response with the Court noting your objections re: service and serve it on opposing counsel.  Keep some form of proof that you transmitted it to counsel.  These complaints are often filed just before an ex parte hearing and at least providing a response will protect your client.  G3

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Gibbs
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 3:17 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] Unfiled eviction

I have a client facing an eviction (which is probably bunk). He has received the summons and complaint, identifying a response deadline of July 5. However, the complaint was not served properly and has not been filed.
Can we just ignore it and force the Landlord to do things by the book? I have phoned opposing counsel and no response.

I am contemplating responding to opposing counsel with a letter (but no formal answer to keep costs down) along the lines of "L's eviction of my client T is obviously retaliatory, my client is already looking for a new place to live, so save your client and mine the trouble since you're going to lose anyway."
Words of wisdom or warning most appreciated.

Thanks!

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