Washington § 59.08.040 - Order for hearing — Notice.

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§ 59.08.040. Order for hearing — Notice.

Upon the filing of such complaint it may be presented to the judge, and by order he or she shall forthwith fix a place and time for the trial of said cause, not more than ten days after the date of making the order. A copy of the complaint, together with a copy of the summons specifying the time and place for trial, shall be served on the defendant not less than five days prior to the time fixed for hearing in the manner provided for the service of notice to quit in RCW 59.12.040.
[ 2010 c 8 s 19004; 1941 c 188 s 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 814-4.]

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