GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Amendment

RAP 2.2

DECISIONS OF THE SUPERIOR COURT THAT MAY BE APPEALED

A.        Proponent:       WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

B.        Spokesperson: Isham Reavis, Chair – WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee

C.        Purpose:          Recently, in Denney v. City of Richland, 195 Wn.2d 649 (2020), the Court noted that although the RAPs clearly differentiate between rulings on the merits of a legal claim and rulings on costs for purposes of the time for appeal, the interaction of CR 54 with the RAPs can create confusion.  This proposed amendment adds a comment, taken from the Court’s conclusion in Denney, that provides guidance to litigants as to when the notice of appeal from a summary judgment ruling disposing of all claims is due.

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

E.         Expedited Consideration:       Not requested.