§ 52.22.011 Legislative validation
§ 52.22.021 Special proceedings for judicial confirmation of organization, bonds, warrants, contracts, etc
§ 52.22.031 Petition
§ 52.22.041 Hearing date to be fixed — Notice
§ 52.22.051 Answer of petition
§ 52.22.061 Pleading and practice — Motion for new trial
§ 52.22.071 Jurisdiction of court
§ 52.22.081 Minor irregularities to be disregarded
§ 52.22.091 Costs
§ 52.22.101 Appellate review
§ 52.22.111 Districts governed by Title 52 RCW
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 52.22 - Special proceedings

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.