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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Adequate informal appearance is dependent upon defendant’s intent to defend against the lawsuit, and thus usually risky to rely upon. <i>Servatron, Inc. v. Intelligent Wireless Prods., Inc</i>., 186 Wn.App. 666. Moreover, defendant will be motivated to have the judgment set aside. I typically conclude that it is better just to provide the notice. <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> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bryce Dille<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 27, 2021 12:54 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Appearance<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have several HOA lien foreclosures where after service homeowner calls and says they will make some payments but don’t does that constitute an appearance where they are entitled to receive default pleadings and notice of taking default. I have received conflicting advice form attys on this subject and would like your collective take on the subject.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bryce H. Dille<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dille Law, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2010 Caton Way SW Ste. 101<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Olympia, WA 98502<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office: 360-350-0270<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 253-579-5561<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>** Please note that I use the dictation feature of my iPhone and that sometimes everything I say does not get properly translated**<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This transmission contains confidential attorney-client communications and may not be disclosed to any person but the intended recipient(s). If this matter is transmitted to you in error, please notify the sender immediately. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Business Entity Creation and Management, Business, Government and Tax Law, Real Estate and Land Use, Residential, Commercial and Condominium Development Real Estate and Commercial Transactions & Closings, Including Performing Services as IRS Section 1031 Exchange Facilitator Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, and Probate Administration Representation Homeowners/Condominium Association Real Estate Developments Real Property Foreclosures and Forfeitures.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>