§11.1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§11.1INTRODUCTION

Few rules evoke such disfavor from both the bench and the bar as CR 11. No attorney wants to be on the receiving end of a request for CR 11 sanctions, and no attorney wants to have to file such a request. Washington courts have stated clearly that "CR 11 sanctions are not appropriate where ... other court rules [such as CR 26(g) or CR [37] more properly apply." Wash. State Physicians Ins. Exch. & Ass'n v. Fisons Corp., 122 Wn.2d 299, 339-40, 858 P.2d 1054 (1993). Despite this, there are times when invocation of CR 11 is necessary to protect the sanctity of...