Filing Pro Se Lawsuit Guide

To file a civil case pro se in Washington, you'll need:
- Complaint/Petition
- Summons
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Filing Fee (or Fee Waiver request)
- Service of Process documents
- Evidence and witness list (for trial)
- Pre-trial motions (if any)
- Final judgment documents
What specific type of civil case are you filing (e.g., contract dispute, personal injury)?

To file a personal injury case for negligence of duty pro se in Washington, you'll need:
- Complaint/Petition
- Summons
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Filing Fee (or Fee Waiver request)
- Service of Process documents
- Evidence and witness list (for trial)
- Pre-trial motions (if any)
- Final judgment documents
Do you have all the evidence and witnesses prepared for your case?

In Washington, for a personal injury case, waiting on discovery is a normal part of the process. Here are some additional steps you may need to follow:
- Make sure to file and serve discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission).
- Be prepared to respond to discovery from the opposing party.
- Schedule depositions if necessary.
Do you have any specific concerns or questions about the discovery process?

If the opposing party is ignoring your discovery requests, you can file a motion to compel discovery in Washington. This asks the court to order the other party to respond. Have you considered filing a motion to compel?

If the opposing party is ignoring your discovery requests, you can file a motion to compel discovery. However, you might want to send them a formal reminder first. This shows you made an effort to resolve the issue before involving the court.
Would you like more information on how to file a motion to compel in Washington?

In Washington, yes, you need to file your discovery requests with the court for the record. This ensures that the court is aware of your efforts to obtain necessary information.
Would you like guidance on how to file a motion to compel if they continue to ignore your requests?

To file a motion to compel in Washington, you'll need:
- Motion to Compel Discovery
- Declaration stating your efforts to obtain discovery
- Proposed Order
- Notice of Hearing (if required)
File these documents with the court and serve them to the opposing party.
Do you need more details on any of these steps?

To file a motion to compel discovery in Washington, follow these steps:
*. Draft a Motion to Compel Discovery.
*. Write a Declaration detailing your efforts to obtain discovery.
*. Prepare a Proposed Order.
*. File these documents with the court.
*. Serve them to the opposing party.
Do you need more details on drafting any specific document?

To draft a Motion to Compel Discovery in Washington, you'll need:
*. Motion to Compel Discovery: Explain what discovery was requested and how the opposing party failed to respond.
*. Declaration: Describe your efforts to obtain the discovery and include any correspondence.
*. Proposed Order: Suggest what the court should order the opposing party to do.
*. Notice of Hearing: If required, inform the court and opposing party of the hearing date.
Do you need detailed guidance on drafting any of these specific documents?

To draft the necessary documents for a Motion to Compel Discovery in Washington, follow these steps:
*. Motion to Compel Discovery:
- Include a title (e.g., "Motion to Compel Discovery").
- Explain what discovery was requested.
- Detail how the opposing party failed to respond.
- Cite any relevant rules or laws.
*. Declaration:
- Title it "Declaration of [Your Name]".
- Describe efforts to obtain discovery.
- Attach any correspondence as exhibits.
*. Proposed Order:
- Title it "Proposed Order".
- State what you want the court to order (e.g., respond to discovery within a specific time).
*. Notice of Hearing:
- If required, title it "Notice of Hearing".
- Include the date, time, and location of the hearing.
- Serve it to the opposing party and file it with the court.
Would you like templates or examples for any of these documents?

To assist you further, here are some templates/examples for drafting the necessary documents for a Motion to Compel Discovery in Washington:
*. Motion to Compel Discovery:
```
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Court Name]
[Court Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Re: [Your Case Name and Number]
Motion to Compel Discovery
I, [Your Name], am filing this Motion to Compel Discovery. On [date], I served discovery requests to the opposing party, including [brief description of discovery requests]. Despite my efforts, the opposing party has not responded to these requests. I respectfully request the court to order the opposing party to provide the requested discovery within [specific time frame].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
```
*. Declaration:
```
Declaration of [Your Name]
I, [Your Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true and correct:
*. On [date], I sent discovery requests to [Opposing Party's Name].
*. Despite multiple follow-ups, I have not received any response.
*. Attached are copies of the correspondence (Exhibits A, B, etc.).
I request the court to compel the opposing party to respond to my discovery requests.
Date: [Date]
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
```
*. Proposed Order:
```
Proposed Order
The court hereby orders [Opposing Party's Name] to respond to the discovery requests served by [Your Name] on [date] within [specific time frame] from the date of this order.
Date: [Date]
________________________________
Judge's Signature
```
*. Notice of Hearing (if required):
```
Notice of Hearing
Please be advised that a hearing on the Motion to Compel Discovery will be held on [date], at [time], at [court address].
Date: [Date]
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
```
Would you like any additional information or have any specific questions on these documents?