2019 Revised Code of Washington
Title 65 - Recording, Registration, and Legal Publication
Chapter 65.12 - Registration of Land Titles (Torrens Act).
65.12.160 Cause set for trial—Default—Referral.

RCW 65.12.160 Cause set for trial—Default—Referral.

If, in any case an appearance is entered and answer filed, the cause shall be set down for hearing on motion of either party, but a default and order shall first be entered against all persons who do not appear and answer in the manner provided in RCW 65.12.155. The court may refer the cause or any part thereof to one of the examiners of title, as referee, to hear the parties and their evidence, and make report thereon to the court. His or her report shall have the same force and effect as that of a referee appointed by the said superior court under the laws of this state now in force, and relating to the appointment, duties and powers of referees.

[ 2012 c 117 § 222; 1907 c 250 § 24; RRS § 10648.]

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