Washington Court Orders Dismissal After Plaintiff’s Attorney Fails to Sign Summons. Issue: Will failure to sign a copy of a complaint and summons served on the defendant in a case be grounds for dismissal in Washington? YES

Washington Court Upholds Decision Not to Consider Supplemental Declaration Filed After Memorandum Decision on Summary Judgment. Issue: Does Washington procedural law require trial courts to consider supplemental declarations filed after the court issues a memorandum decision granting a party summary judgment, but before the court enters a formal order on summary judgment? NO