Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 6.01.020 (2026)

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For purposes of this title and RCW 4.56.190 and 4.56.210, a judgment of a superior court is entered when it is delivered to the clerk's office for filing. A judgment of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry of the judgment in the docket of the court. A judgment of a small claims department of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry in the docket of that department.

[ 1987 c 442 s 102.]

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Rules of court: Cf. CR 58(b).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2009–2011 · leading case: Bank of Am., NA v. Owens, 173 Wash. 2d 40 (Wash. 2011).

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Bank of Am., NA v. Owens, 173 Wash. 2d 40 (Wash. 2011). · cites it 7× “, RCW 6.01.020. In this respect, judgments are “entered,” and take effect, upon delivery to the clerk’s office.”

Bank of Am., NA v. Owens, 266 P.3d 211 (Wash. 2011). · cites it 7× “, RCW 6.01.020. In this respect, judgments are "entered," and take effect, upon delivery to the clerk's office.”

Bank of Am., NA v. Owens, 153 Wash. App. 115 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “It also appears to contradict RCW 6.01.020: For purposes of this title and RCW 4.”

Bank of Am., NA v. Owens, 221 P.3d 917 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “It also appears to contradict RCW 6.01.020: For purposes of this title and RCW 4.”

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