In any civil action for personal injuries, the complaint shall not contain a statement of the damages sought but shall contain a prayer for damages as shall be determined. A defendant in such action may at any time request a statement from the plaintiff setting forth separately the amounts of any special damages and general damages sought. Not later than fifteen days after service of such request to the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall have served the defendant with such statement.
[1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 2.]

NOTES:

Severability—1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
Actions and procedure for injuries resulting from health care: Chapter 7.70 RCW.
Verdict or award of future economic damages in personal injury or property damage action may provide for periodic payments: RCW 4.56.260.

Terms Used In Washington Code 4.28.360

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
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