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Meade v. Nelson

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided April 30, 2013No. 42685-4-IIPublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtQuinn-Brintnall, J.

¶1 — Charity Meade’s personal injury suit was dismissed on summary judgment because her attorney, David Nelson, failed to timely serve the opposing party within the statute of limitations. Following this, Nelson hired attorney Christopher Tompkins to settle a potential malpractice suit against Nelson and his firm, Nelson Law Firm PLLC. Despite considerable discussion with Tompkins and a clear understanding that Nelson and his firm intended to defend any malpractice lawsuit, Meade sought and received an order of default. Meade obtained this order of default without notice to Tompkins, Nelson,…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Nast v. MichelsWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  2. Morin v. BurrisWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  3. Morin v. BurrisWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  4. Seek Systems, Inc. v. Lincoln Moving/Global Van Lines, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1991
  5. Smith v. ArnoldCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2005

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  5. Servatron, Inc. v. Intelligent Wireless Products, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2015

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