§38.1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§38.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter addresses the right to a trial by jury under Washington law. It discusses the scope of the right to a jury trial and summarizes the causes of action for which the right applies. This chapter should be read in conjunction with Chapter 39. (Rule 39. Trial by Jury or by the Court) of this deskbook, because CR 38 and CR 39 relate.

At the outset of litigation, counsel for plaintiff and defendant should determine whether the right to a jury trial exists, for such...