Summary Judgment Explained

Summary

Summary judgments are legal decisions made without a full trial when no material facts are in dispute. In Washington, you can file a motion for a new trial within 10 days of judgment if theres misconduct. Declaratory judgments clarify legal obligations without a trial. Understand the standards of proof: preponderance of evidence and clear and convincing evidence. Once a final judgment is entered, issues of fact or law are resolved.

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Made within 10 days of the entry of judgment in response to attorney juror or judicial misconduct
It seems like you might be referring to a motion for a new trial or a motion to alter or amend the judgment. In Washington, you can file such a motion if there is evidence of attorney, juror, or judicial misconduct.
Can you provide more details about the specific misconduct you are concerned about?
Asking the court for a binding ruling as the duties rights or obligations of the parties
It sounds like you might be interested in obtaining a declaratory judgment. This is a court ruling that clarifies the legal relationship and obligations between parties.
Here's how it works in Washington:
- A declaratory judgment can be requested to resolve legal uncertainties.
- It doesn't require a full trial.
- It can address rights, duties, or obligations of the parties involved.
Would you like more details on how to file for a declaratory judgment?
Clear and convincing evidence and preponderance of evidence
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Clear and convincing evidence and preponderance of evidence are two different standards of proof used in legal proceedings. Here are the distinctions:
- Preponderance of Evidence: This standard requires that the evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the claim is true. It is commonly used in civil cases.
- Clear and Convincing Evidence: This higher standard requires that the evidence must be highly and substantially more probable to be true than not.
Do you need guidance on which standard applies to your specific case in Washington?
Once final judgment of the merits has been entered any issues of fact or law were necessary to its final judgment
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It seems like you're dealing with post-judgment procedures and standards of proof in Washington. Once a final judgment has been entered, issues of fact or law that were necessary to its final judgment are typically considered resolved.
Do you need information on the steps you can take after a final judgment has been entered, such as appeals or enforcement of the judgment?