Washington Code 12.12.020 – Trial by justice
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Upon issue joined, if a jury trial be not demanded, the justice shall hear the evidence, and decide all questions of law and fact, and render judgment accordingly.
[Code 1881 § 1782; 1873 p 350 § 81; 1854 p 237 § 82; RRS § 1848.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 12.12.020
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.