# CRLJ 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** CRLJ 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Court Rules / Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / CRLJ 1

## Text

CRLJ 1
SCOPE OF RULES

These rules govern the procedure in all trial courts of limited jurisdiction in all suits of a
civil nature, with the exceptions stated in rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to
secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.

## Nearby sections

- [CRLJ 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R1.md)
- [CRLJ 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R2.md)
- [CRLJ 2A Rule 2A. Stipulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R2A.md)
- [CRLJ 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R3.md)
- [CRLJ 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4.md)
- [CRLJ 4.2 Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4_2.md)
- [CRLJ 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R5.md)
- [CRLJ 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R6.md)
- [CRLJ 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed: Form of Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R7.md)
- [CRLJ 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R8.md)
- [CRLJ 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R9.md)
- [CRLJ 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R10.md)
- [CRLJ 11 Rule 11. Signing and Drafting of Pleadings, Motions, and Legal Memoranda: Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R11.md)
- [CRLJ 12 Rule 12. Defenses and Objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R12.md)

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