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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Looking for the advice of those who have some hints for unlawful detainer cases deep in the recesses of their grey matter. This is strange…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Unlawful detainer based on 20 day (month to month tenancy)- I represent the plaintiff…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>No claims have been made that service was defective.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Money judgment reserved (alternative service)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At show cause, defendant talks about not having a lease, being treated unfairly, etc. (pro se defendant)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Judge signs an order authorizing a writ.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Defendant “files” an appeal with the Court of Appeals, although there has been no trial at Superior Court. And I am not sure how or if the appeal was filed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Defendant obtains a stay of the writ pursuant to RAP 8.1, which basically says you can hold a judgment with a bond during an appeal process.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Questions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Since I have never practiced appellate law, isn’t there something more than simply “filing” with the Court of Appeals? I am confident that what they have filed will not serve as a reasonable basis for an appeal.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can I make a motion for summary judgment here? In the superior court?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Does anyone have any practice hints going forward??<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott Hildebrand<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206-605-8874<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>