Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 4.84.130 (2026)

Costs in appeals from district courts

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In all civil actions tried before the district court, in which an appeal shall be taken to the superior court, and the party appellant shall not recover a more favorable judgment in the superior court than before the district court, such appellant shall pay all costs.

[ 1987 c 202 s 122; Code 1881 s 518; 1877 p 110 s 522; 1854 p 203 s 380; RRS s 487.]

Notes:

Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.

District court appeals: Chapter 12.36 RCW.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1984–1984 · leading case: Valley v. Hand, 684 P.2d 1341 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984).

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Valley v. Hand, 684 P.2d 1341 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984). “The court stated that although the evidence would have justified a larger judgment, Mr. Valley was limited to the amount determined by the small claims court, $524.”

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