# CR 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** CR 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 Superior Court / Superior Court Civil Rules / CR 1

## Text

CR 1
SCOPE OF RULES

These rules govern the procedure in the superior court in all suits of a civil nature whether
cognizable as cases at law or in equity with the exceptions stated in rule 81. They shall be
construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every
action. To this end, proceedings held by remote means are permitted.

## Nearby sections

- [CR 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R1.md)
- [CR 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R2.md)
- [CR 2A Rule 2A. Stipulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R2A.md)
- [CR 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R3.md)
- [CR 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4.md)
- [CR 4.1 Rule 4.1. Process--Domestic Relations Actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4_1.md)
- [CR 4.2 Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4_2.md)
- [CR 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R5.md)
- [CR 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R6.md)
- [CR 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R7.md)
- [CR 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R8.md)
- [CR 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R9.md)
- [CR 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R10.md)
- [CR 11 Rule 11. Signing and Drafting of Pleadings, Motions, and Legal Memoranda: Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R11.md)

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