The director of financial management may, in his or her discretion, require any person presenting an account for settlement to be sworn before him or her, and to answer, orally or in writing, as to any facts relating to it.

Terms Used In Washington Code 43.41.106

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Director: means the director of financial management. See Washington Code 43.41.040
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.