Legal Opinion
Newton v. Legarsky
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 17, 1999No. 23814-4-IIPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHoughton, J.
Alby Legarsky appeals a Pierce County Superior Court order striking a trial de novo and entering judgment on an arbitrator’s award. Legarsky argues that the court erroneously interpreted MAR 7.1(a) and Nevers v. Fireside, Inc., 133 Wn.2d 804, 947 P.2d 721 (1997), as making it a prerequisite for trial de novo that the requesting party must file proof of service of the request on all other parties. We reverse, finding noncompliance with the equally mandatory requirements of MAR 6.2.
FACTS
This appeal arises out of a personal injury lawsuit filed by William P Newton against Joseph C. Legarsky (who…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Nevers v. Fireside, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1997
- Nevers v. Fireside, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1997
- Roberts v. JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1999
- Westberg v. All-Purpose Structures, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1997
- Kim v. PhamCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999
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