§1.8 Strategic and Practical Considerations

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§1.8 STRATEGIC AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

CR 1 is an effective tool if you are faced with an opposing party who attempts to thwart discovery or use the rules in an overly technical way that results in delay or unwarranted costs. See, e.g., Seattle Nw. Sec. Corp. v. SDG Holding Co., 61 Wn.App. 725, 743-44, 812 P.2d 488 (1991).

Practice Tip: Cite CR 1 and the cases discussed above in support of or opposition to motions when your adversary's position would result in delay and/or

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