§55.1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§55.1INTRODUCTION

When a party fails to timely answer claims, a claimant may obtain relief through a process of default and judgment. This chapter outlines the rules and procedures by which orders of default and default judgments may be obtained under CR 55. This chapter also includes an overview of the law regarding the setting aside of such orders and judgments. See also Chapter 60 (Rule 60. Relief From Judgment or Order) of this deskbook.