[WSBARP] Service of Counterclaim in Ejectment Action?

[Gregory L. Ursich]

Yes, that is correct Paul, no personal service is required for the counterclaim.

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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Service of Counterclaim in Ejectment Action?

I read CR5 several times but there are some websites (so it must be true!) that hint that a counterclaim must be served the same as the original complaint, that is, personal service on a party, and not the party's attorney.  That is what I'm trying to hunt down.  Maybe once the original complaint is served, the counterclaim doesn't need to be personally served because the plaintiff has already agreed to personal jurisdiction by virtue of filing the original complaint???


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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Service of Counterclaim in Ejectment Action?

CR 5.  Service on the attorney who has appeared for a party is service on the party.

Rod Harmon

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Listmates: What are the service requirements for the service of an answer and counterclaim in a superior court action for ejectment?  Research is showing that because of the counterclaim, the pleadings must be served the same as "original service" but I am finding that law only for small claims court.  What about for a superior court matter?  I have opposing counsel arguing that email service  of the counterclaim to me is adequate.  Not finding any court rules that specifically address proper service of a counterclaim.


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