Summary

• Jurisdiction: Washington

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Summary

§59.1Introduction

§59.2Text of Rule

§59.3Historical Development

§59.4Comparison With Federal Rule

§59.5Purpose and Procedure (1)Purpose (2)Procedure (a)Time for Filing and Service (b)Contents of Motion (c)Combination With Motion for Judgment As a Matter of Law (d)Effect of Filing Motion (e)Preservation of Error (f)Motions to Alter or Amend the Judgment (g)Motions for Reconsideration (h)Disposition of Motion for New Trial (i)Appellate Review

§59.6 Analysis (1)Grounds for New Trial—Generally (2)CR 59(a)(1): Irregularity, Erroneous Order, or Abuse of Discretion Denying a Party a Fair Trial (a)Misconduct of a Witness (b)Bias or Emotion on the Part of the Trial Judge (3)CR 59(a)(2): Misconduct of Prevailing Party or Jury (a)Misconduct of Prevailing Party (b)Misconduct of Jury (4)CR 59(a)(3): Accident or Surprise (5)CR 59(a)(4): Newly Discovered Evidence (6)CR 59(a)(5): Excessive or Inadequate Damages (7)CR 59(a)(6): Error in Assessment of Contract or Property Damages (8)CR 59(a)(7): Lack of Evidence to Sustain Verdict (9)CR 59(a)(8): Error of Law (10)CR 59(a)(9): Substantial Justice Not Done

§59.7Significant Authorities (1)Timing (2)Standard of Decision (3)Grounds for New Trial (4)Appeal

§59.8 Strategic and Practical Considerations (1)What Motion to File (2)Preservation of Error (3)

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