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2. CIVIL PROCEDURE COLLECTION
LexisNexis®
PracticeGuide:
WashingtonPretrialCivilProcedure
Paris K. Kallas, Kathleen M. O’Sullivan
With additional reviewers and contributing authors:
Karin Jones, Jamila Johnson, Paul Graves, Gloria Hong,
Vanessa Firnhaber Oslund
This two-volume reference covers the gamut of
pretrial civil procedure in Washington superior
courts from pretrial planning up through summary
judgment and preparing for trial. Washington practitioners provide
background analysis, forms, and practice tips and pointers in each
chapter. Washington statutes, rules, cases, and selected local
procedures and forms are incorporated into the title as appropriate.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Commencing the Action
Ch. 2 Parties and Capacity
Ch. 3 Personal Jurisdiction
Ch. 4 Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Ch. 5 Forum and Venue
Ch. 6 Complaints
Ch. 7 Serving Summons and Complaint
Ch. 8 Statutes of Limitation
Ch. 9 Appearance and Default
Ch. 10 Answers
Ch. 11 Defenses
Ch. 12 Counterclaims and Cross-Claims
Ch. 13 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
Ch. 14 Service of Papers
Ch. 15 Date of Trial and Judge Assignment
Ch. 16 Jury Demand
Ch. 17 Motion Practice
Ch. 18 Disqualifying the Judge
Ch. 19 Class Actions
Ch. 20 Derivative Actions
Ch. 21 Removal to Federal Court
Ch. 22 Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
Ch. 23 Case Management and Pretrial Conference
Ch. 24 Reference to Referee
Ch. 25 Stipulations
Ch. 26 Attachment
Ch. 27 Continuances and Stays
Ch. 28 Consolidation, Severance, and Separate Trial
Ch. 29 Sanctions
Ch. 30 Motions to Reconsider
Ch. 31 Mandatory and Contractual Arbitration
Ch. 32 ADR, Settlement, and Release
Ch. 33 Summary Judgment
Ch. 34 Declaratory Judgment
Ch. 35 Voluntary and Involuntary Dismissal
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide: Washington Trial
and Post-Trial Civil Procedure
Judge John P. Erlick, Vanessa Soriano Power
With additional reviewers and contributing authors:
Karin Jones, Jamila Johnson, Paul Graves, Gloria Hong,
Vanessa Firnhaber Oslund,, Christopher Howard
This publication provides practical, step-by-step
guidance on all phases of trial and post-trial
civil procedure in Washington superior courts,
including post-trial motions, up to the point of appeal.
Key features include coverage of local rules in addition to
Washington statutes, rules, cases; and dozens of forms, including
those related to jurors and witnesses, trial motions and more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Preparing for Trial
Ch. 2 Public Access to Trial and Records
Ch. 3 Bench Trials
Ch. 4 Jury Trials
Ch. 5 Compelling Witness Attendance and Handling Witnesses
Ch. 6 Interpreters
Ch. 7 Burden of Proof and Persuasion
Ch. 8 Opening Statement
Ch. 9 Questioning Witnesses and Objections
Ch. 10 Expert Witnesses
Ch. 11 Motions During Trial
Ch. 12 Contempt
Ch. 13 Closing Argument
Ch. 14 Judgments and Verdicts
Ch. 15 Attorney’s Fees and Costs
Ch. 16 Postjudgment Relief
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide:
Washington Civil Discovery
Paris K. Kallas, Kathleen M. O’Sullivan
With additional reviewers and contributing authors:
Janna J. Annest, Scott M. Ellerby, Sher Kung, Karin D. Jones,
Nick Manheim, Eric W. Robinson, Luke Rona
This new publication covers all aspects of civil
discovery practice in Washington superior courts.
Each chapter contains background analysis, forms, practice tips
and pointers from practitioners and procedural checklists. The
publication also incorporates Washington statutes, rules, cases and
as appropriate, local procedures and forms.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Discovery Planning
Ch. 2 Scope of Discovery, Privileges
and Work Product Protection
Ch. 3 Requests for Production
and Inspection
Ch. 4 Interrogatories
Ch. 5 Requests for Admission
Ch. 6 Depositions
Ch. 7 Perpetuation of Testimony
Ch. 8 Physical and Mental
Examinations
Ch. 9 Discovery of Experts
Ch. 10 Nonparty Discovery—
Subpoenas
Ch. 11 Protective Orders
Ch. 12 Motions to Compel
Ch. 13 Discovery Sanctions
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index

3. LexisNexis®
Practice Guide: Washington Family Law
Tara K. Richardson, Jamie Polito Johnston
With contributing authors and reviewers:
Stacy D. Heard, Elizabeth A. Hershman-Greven, Jason C. Holloway,
Rachel Luke, James C. McGuire, Alexandra Moore-Wulsin,
Caleb M. Oken-Berg, Kathleen Royer, Kristilyn Reese, Laura Sell
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide: Washington Family Law
offers concise explanations of each step in a family law
case, transitioning smoothly from legal analysis to
practical application of a point of law. Written by a team
of experienced practitioners, the guide includes practice
strategies and checklists in each chapter to help practitioners
identify and address legal and procedural issues. The guide covers
a wide range of topics related to Washington family law, including:
divorce, spousal maintenance, child custody, same-sex relationships,
alternative dispute resolution and more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Marriage
Ch. 2 Jurisdiction
Ch. 3 Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation
Ch. 4 Pretrial Procedure and Discovery
Ch. 5 Spousal Maintenance
Ch. 6 Division of Property
Ch. 7 Child Support
Ch. 8 Parenting Plans
Ch. 9 Paternity
Ch. 10 Agreements
Ch. 11 Same-Sex Dissolution Issues
Ch. 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Ch. 13 Attorney’s Fees
Ch. 14 Appellate Procedure
Ch. 15 Enforcement of Orders
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practical application of a point of law. Written by a team
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide: Washington Contract Litigation
Robert J. Guite, Stephen C. Willey
With contributing authors:
Matthew Carvalho, Sarah Gohmann Bigelow, Gregory J. Hollon,
Charles Huber, Margit Livingston, Toby Mathis, Laura Morse,
Timothy Murray, Joshua B. Selig, Ryan Solomon, Dan Weiskopf
This publication covers basic principles of contract
litigation in Washington, using a task-oriented
structure and concise, straight-forward language to
direct practitioners to the answers to their contract litigation questions.
Includes checklists and sample forms as well as the Washington State
version of UCC Article 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Determining Applicable Law
Ch. 2 Interpretation and Construction of Contracts in Washington
Ch. 3 Suing on and Defending Against an Action for Breach of Contract
Ch. 4 Determining Whether to Arbitrate or Litigate
Ch. 5 Determining What Causes of Action Exist
Ch. 6 Effecting Modification and Waiver
Ch. 7 Seeking or Opposing Equitable Remedies in Contract Actions
Ch. 8 Using or Opposing Provisional Remedies in Contract Actions
Ch. 9 Seeking or Opposing Declaratory Relief in Contract Matters
Ch. 10 Establishing Breach of Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Ch. 11 Understanding the Uniform Commercial Code
Ch. 12 Recovering Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Contract Litigation
Index
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide:
Washington Insurance Litigation
Franklin Cordell
With contributing authors:
Geoffrey Bedell, Brent W. Beecher, Mary R. DeYoung,
Misty Edmundson, Carl E. Forsberg, Stephanie L. Grassia,
Charles A. Henty, Kasey Huebner, Justin S. Landreth,
Peter J. Mintzer, Paul Rosner, Susannah Sharp, Steven Soha,
Lind Stapley, Jonathan Toren, Bruce Winchell
This publication provides practical, step-by-step guidance on all
phases of insurance litigation in Washington superior courts, including
post-trial motions, up to the point of appeal. It gives a complete
understanding of the key types of cases and considerations inherent
in insurance litigation in Washington. Current practical issues in trial
procedure include such topics as:
• The formation, renewal and cancellation of insurance policies
• Liability insurers’ duty to defend
• Excess and umbrella policies
• Regulation of insurers
• Washington Insurance Guaranty Association
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Understanding Insurance
Ch. 2 Formation, Renewal, and Cancellation of Insurance Policies
Ch. 3 Evaluating the Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend
Ch. 4 The Insured’s Duties
Ch. 5 Extracontractual Liability of Insurers
Ch. 6 Claims Implicating Multiple Insurers
Ch. 7 Excess and Umbrella Policies
Ch. 8 Insurance-Specific Issues in Coverage and Bad-Faith Litigation
Ch. 9 The Insurance Application and the Insurer’s Remedies
for Misrepresentation
Ch. 10 Regulation of Insurers
Ch. 11 The Washington Insurance Guaranty Association
Index
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The Law of Evidence in Washington,
Fifth Edition
Robert Aronson, Maureen Howard
Completely revised, the Fifth Edition includes reference to the
Washington Evidence Rules and Revised Code of Washington, as
applicable, plus in-depth discussion of the relevance and use of each
part of the Evidence Rules, along with Editorial Notes and Practical
Tips on courtroom application. It complements the new Practice
Guide series with the reorganization to a topical scheme from the
previous edition.
Washington Reports: Official Reports
LexisNexis publishes the official reports of the Washington Supreme
Court and the Washington Court of Appeals, in advance sheet and
bound volume form.
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide:
Washington Torts and Personal Injury
Jeffrey M. Odom
This concise treatise explains the ins and outs of
Washington personal injury law from both a
procedural and substantive law aspect, with a
step-by-step approach, in-depth explanations, and
helpful practice tips and strategies. It distills the experience of
a seasoned tort litigator to demystify the personal injury law litigation
process. It offers targeted practical guidance for the Washington tort
litigator to master the complexities of the Washington tort system,
court rules and case law that govern this important evolving area.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 Initial Handling of Case
Ch. 2 Intentional Torts and Defenses
Ch. 3 Negligence and Defenses
Ch. 4 Motor Vehicle Negligence and Defenses
Ch. 5 Premises Liability and Defenses
Ch. 6 Products Liability and Defenses
Ch. 7 Medical Malpractice and Defenses
Ch. 8 Nursing Home, Elder Care, Assisted Living, and
Adult Family Care Actions
Ch. 9 Governmental Liability and Defenses
Ch. 10 Toxic Torts
Ch. 11 Maritime Claims
Ch. 12 Consumer Actions and Defenses
Ch. 13 Liability and Defenses in Special Cases
Ch. 14 Wrongful Death and Defenses
Ch. 15 Special Considerations in Personal Injury Cases
Ch. 16 Damages
Index
LexisNexis®
Practice Guide:
Washington Real Estate Litigation
Thomas L. Dickson, Robert P. Dickson
With contributing authors:
Sandra R. Bullington, Daniel J. Frohlich, Douglas S. MacGregor,
Shad O. McOmber, Elizabeth Rankin Powell, Kevin T. Steinacker
Additional forms contributed by:
Kenneth W. Hart, Abraham K. Lorber, Joseph E. Lynam
This guide provides an easily navigated—and understood—
roadmap to the most prevalent real estate litigation topics that
Washington attorneys may encounter. Find answers quickly in this
concise one-volume practical guide, and avoid wasting time. Analysis,
forms, practice tips and insights for the real estate litigator in
Washington State, in one succinct volume, reflecting decades of
practical experience from seasoned real estate litigators. LexisNexis®
Practice Guide: Washington Real Estate Litigation anticipates and
addresses common problems in real estate litigation so the case can
move forward expeditiously.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ch. 1 The Land Use Petition Act (LUPA)—Litigation
Ch. 2 Construction Litigation
Ch. 3 Real Estate Brokerage
Litigation
Ch. 4 Transfers of Real Property—
Litigation
Ch. 5 Residential Landlord-Tenant Litigation
Ch. 6 Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
Ch. 7 Adverse Possession, Trespass, and Nuisance Litigation
Ch. 8 Easements Litigation
Ch. 9 Eminent Domain
Ch. 10 Foreclosure
Index
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