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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>There are a million cases that say an order from a show cause hearing is not a final judgment. A show cause hearing only decides who is entitled to possession while the other issues go to trial. You can execute on your writ unless the tenant files a bond and stays the writ. RCW 29.18.380<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Scott Hildebrand<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 4, 2017 3:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Real Property Listserv'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Eviction on Appeal Question<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cool, thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rod Harmon<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 3, 2017 10:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Eviction on Appeal Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>A notice of appeal is filed in the superior court case from which the appeal is taken. Look in the superior court file for the notice of appeal. Check the Rules of Appellate Procedure for compliance with the rules. Check with the court of appeals for that court’s case number. Make sure you contact the right division. You can do it online, but if you call, the clerk with phone duty will probably look it up for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Once a notice of appeal is timely filed, the superior court loses jurisdiction over the case. The court of appeals has a summary procedure called a “motion on the merits.” It is heard by a court commissioner. There is a rule. I think it is RAP 17. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Rod Harmon</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>RODNEY T. HARMON</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Attorney at Law</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> P.O. Box 1066</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Bothell, WA 98041</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Tel: (425) 402-7800</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> Fax: (425) 458-9096</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <a href="http://www.rodharmon.com">www.rodharmon.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <a href="mailto:rodharmon@msn.com">rodharmon@msn.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Scott Hildebrand<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 3, 2017 6:13 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Eviction on Appeal Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>