Summary

• Jurisdiction: Washington

Chapter Details

Summary

§44.1.1Introduction

§44.1.2Text of Rule

§44.1.3Historical Development

§44.1.4Comparison With Federal Rule

§44.1.5Purpose and Procedure (1)Pleading Versus Written Notice (2)Manner and Timing of Proving Foreign Law (a)Manner of Proof (b)Timing of Proof (c)Choice of Law

§44.1.6Analysis (1)Pleading Laws of United States Jurisdictions (2)Pleading Laws of Foreign Countries (3)Balancing Discovery Against Work-Product Privilege (4)Pretrial Determination of Foreign Law (a)CR16 (b)CR56 (5)Proof of United States Jurisdiction Laws (6)Proof of Foreign Country Laws (7)Failure to Plead or Prove Foreign Law

§44.1.7Significant Authorities (1)Discovery (2)Notice (3)Judicial Notice (4)Experts (5)Presumptions of Sister-State Law (6)Failure to Prove Foreign Law (7)Currency Exchange Rate for Damages Calculations

§44.1.8Strategic and Practical Considerations (1)When to Plead or Give Notice (2)Election of Washington Law (3

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