How much time do I have to file an appeal in a small claims court case?

In Washington state, you have 30 days to file an appeal for a small claims court case after the court’s decision. The appeal must be filed in the district court from the county where the trial was held. To ensure that your appeal is filed within the allotted time, you should begin the appeal process as soon as possible. To start the appeal process, you must first file a notice of appeal, also known as a “Notice of Intent to Appeal.” This document must include the names of the parties involved and include a statement that the decision is being appealed to the district court. After the notice is filed, you must also file an affidavit of service—which is proof that the other party was notified that the appeal was transmitted—in the court the appeal is being filed in. You have 30 days to file the Notice of Intent to Appeal, and no later than 15 days after that, you must file a statement of assistance of parties. This document must include all the information involved in the small claims case along with the argument for why the appeal should be granted. Both documents must be filed together, within the 30-day timeframe, for the appeal to be accepted. It is important to note that in some instances, the original court may issue a temporary injuction to stop the appeal process until a decision is reached. Additionally, if appealing to the district court, you must pay a filing fee in order to proceed with the appeal.

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