§14.1 Introduction §14.2 Text of Rule

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§14.1INTRODUCTION

This chapter gives an overview of third-party practice under CR 14, distinguishes related rules for bringing in persons not originally named as parties, and discusses some of the special circumstances in which CR 14 may have application. In addition, this chapter discusses issues raised by RCW 4.22.070 (the joint and several liability provisions of the Tort Reform Act of 1986) with respect to third-party practice.

§14.2TEXT OF RULE

RULE 14. THIRD PARTY PRACTICE

(a) When defendant may bring in third party. At any time after commencement of the action a defending party, as a third party plaintiff, may cause a summons and complaint to be served upon a person not a party to the action who is or may be liable to him for all or part of the plaintiff's claim against him. The third party plaintiff need not obtain leave to make the service if he files the third party complaint not later than 10 days after he serves his original answer. Otherwise he must obtain leave on motion upon notice to all parties to the action. The person served with the...