Canterwood Place L.P. v. Thande

In this case of first impression, we hold that the method of time computation set forth in Superior Court Civil Rule 6, providing that “[w]hen the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than 7 days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation,” applies to the computation of time for the return date on an unlawful detainer summons issued under RCW 59.12.070. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court’s denial of the landlord’s motion for an order of default on the unlawful detainer summons in this case.

FACTS

Grace Thande rented a residential unit…