Notice of Lawsuit, Summons

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                                   STATE OF WASHINGTON
 7                     _____________________ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

 8                                                       NO.
     In re
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         (use identifiers per Confidential
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11                    Respondent(s).

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             TO THE RESPONDENT(S): A lawsuit has been started against you in the above
14   entitled court by ___________________, petitioner. Petititioner's claim is stated in the written
     petition, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons.
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             In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the petition by stating your
16   defense in writing, and serve a copy upon the undersigned attorney for the petitioner within 20
     days after the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be
17   entered against you without notice. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned
     attorney, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered.
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             If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter you should do so promptly so
19   that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

20         This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State
     of Washington.
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22           _______________________________
                                            [Insert Name of Attorney], WSBA #[Insert #]
23                                          Attorneys for Plaintiff
                                            Address & Telephone Number
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             DATED:
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