2014 Revised Code of Washington
Title 12 - DISTRICT COURTS — CIVIL PROCEDURE
12.40 Small claims.
12.40.105 Increase of judgment upon failure to pay.

WA Rev Code § 12.40.105 (2014) What's This?

RCW 12.40.105 Increase of judgment upon failure to pay.

If the losing party fails to pay the judgment within thirty days or within the period otherwise ordered by the court, the judgment shall be increased by: (1) An amount sufficient to cover costs of certification of the judgment under RCW 12.40.110; (2) the amount specified in RCW 36.18.012(2); and (3) any other costs incurred by the prevailing party to enforce the judgment, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, without regard to the jurisdictional limits on the small claims department.

[2004 c 70 § 1; 1998 c 52 § 5; 1995 c 292 § 5; 1983 c 254 § 2.]

Notes:

     Effective date -- 1983 c 254: See note following RCW 12.40.100.


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