In Washington, the basic maxim is “An agreement is enforceable if its terms are reasonably certain.” The terms of a contract are “reasonably certain” if they provide the ability for determining a breach/default and for giving an appropriate remedy in case of breach/default. Most problems of u...
By contract, parties can agree to forgo the traditional court system and settle their disputes by arbitration. Broad rules regarding arbitration in Washington are governed by Washington's Uniform Arbitration Act. RCW 7.04A et. seq. Washington's Uniform Arbitration Act RCW 7.04A et. seq. was ad...
In a lawsuit, including a lawsuit between businesses, parties have a right to compel witnesses to sit down before a court reporter, be sworn in under penalty of perjury, and to answer questions posed to that witness by an opposing attorney. This procedure is called a “deposition” If your busine...
Litigation is expensive. In Washington, every side in litigation must pay for their own attorney fees unless The general rule in Washington, commonly referred to as the “American Rule” , is that each party in a civil action will pay its own attorney fees and costs. In re Impoundment of Chevrolet...
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