GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment

CRLJ 56 – SUMMARY JUDGMENT

A.    Proponent:       WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

B.     Spokesperson: Claire Carden, CRLJ Subcommittee Chair, WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

C.     Purpose:          The purpose of this court rule is to make the rule read consistently by changing “he” and “him” to “the party” and “his” to “the party’s”. This makes the rule consistent with CR 56 and the remainder of CRLJ 56. It also allows easier understanding.

D.    Hearing:          The proponent does not believe that a public hearing is necessary.

E.     Expedited Consideration:       The proponent does not believe there is a need for expedited consideration.