Spokane County District CourtLCRLJ 55 DEFAULT (b) Entry of Default (5) Form and Documentation (A) Orders for Default and Default Judgments must be accompanied by the original and two copies of the following: (1) Supporting documentation of debt or Affidavit of Indebtedness. (2) Declaration or Affidavit of Service if not previously filed. (3) Affidavit Regarding Military Service on the form provided by the court for each defendant against whom the plaintiff is requesting an order of default or default judgment. (4) Affidavit of Venue and other requirements under CRLJ 55 (a) and (b). (5) On NSF checks, a separate pleading itemizing all charges and penalties claimed pursuant to RCW 62A.3- 515. (6) If the default motion is mailed or left with the court, a stamped, self addressed envelope for the clerk to return a conformed copy to the plaintiff. (B) Prejudgment Interest will be governed in accordance with RCW 19.52 and RCW 62A.3-515. Specific citation of authority must accompany requests for Pre-Judgment Interest on any other basis. (6) Presentation and entry of defaults may be noted for hearing before the Civil Department Judge on Friday morning at 10:00 A.M. (7) Post-Judgment Interest will accrue in accordance with RCW 4.56.110. Specific citation of authority must accompany requests for Post-Judgment Interest on any other basis. (8) (i) Any plaintiff who obtains an average of five (5) or less default judgments per month from this Court may do so on any form or forms that comply with State statutes and the Rule for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. (ii) Any plaintiff averaging more than five (5) default judgments per month, unless leave of Court is granted, shall use the Motion and Affidavit for Default and the Order for Default and Default Judgment form provided by the Court. The Motion and Affidavit for Order of Default and Default judgment shall be available in the Clerk's Office and on the court's official website. Click here to view in a PDF. |
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