Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.070 (2026)

Findings and conclusions, how made

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In any case tried upon the facts without a jury or with an advisory jury, any party may, when the evidence is closed, submit distinct and concise proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. They may be written and handed to the court, or at the option of the court, oral, and entered in the record.
[ 2003 c 406 s 3; Code 1881 s 222; 1877 p 47 s 226; 1869 p 56 s 226; RRS s 341.]

Notes:

Rules of court: Cf. CR 52(a).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1999–2024 · leading case: DGHI, Enter. v. Pac. Cities, Inc., 977 P.2d 1231 (Wash. 1999).
DGHI, Enter. v. Pac. Cities, Inc., 977 P.2d 1231 (Wash. 1999). · cites it 3× “" [50] Under RCW 4.44.070 the prevailing party usually prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law which are then presented to the judge for signature under CR 52(c).”
DGHI Enter. v. Pac. Cities, Inc., 137 Wash. 2d 933 (Wash. 1999). · cites it 3× “” 50 Under RCW 4.44.070 the prevailing party usually prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law which are then presented to the judge for signature under CR 52(c).”
Mike Van Valkenburg, V. Meshesha Tadesse (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “85281-7-I/15 this argument before the superior court, we decline to address this claim.”
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