§44.1.2 Text of Rule

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§44.1.2TEXT OF RULE

RULE 44.1 DETERMINATION OF FOREIGN LAW

(a)Pleading. Aparty who intends to raise an issue concerning the law of a state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States, or a foreign country shall give notice in his pleadings in accordance with rule 9(k).

(b)United States Jurisdiction. The law of a state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States shall be determined as provided in RCW 5.24.

(c)Other Jurisdictions. The court, in determining the law of any jurisdiction other than a state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States, may consider any relevant written material or other source, including testimony, having due regard for their trustworthiness, whether or not submitted by a party and whether or not admissible under the Rules of Evidence. If the court considers any material or source not received in open...