Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 12. DISTRICT COURTS—CIVIL PROCEDURE |
Chapter 12.08. Pleadings. |
Section 12.08.080. Uncontroverted allegations—Effect.
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- Every material allegation in a complaint, or relating to a setoff in an answer, not denied by the pleading of the adverse party, shall, on the trial, be taken to be true, except that when a defendant, who has not been served with a copy of the complaint, fails to appear and answer, the plaintiff cannot recover without proving his or her case.