STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER

(Washington Superior Court – General Civil Matters)

[// GUIDANCE: Provide a statement of good cause referencing the Case Schedule and deadlines being modified. Address compliance with local rules (e.g., King County LCR 4(k)).]

1. CAPTION

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. No. [CASE NUMBER]
[Case Type]
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

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[ATTORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY]
Name: [NAME] (WSBA No. [NUMBER])
Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS]
City, State ZIP: [CITY], Washington [ZIP]
Telephone: [TEL] | Facsimile: [FAX]
E-Mail: [EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY NAME]

2. STIPULATION

The Parties stipulate and agree as follows:

1. Background.
   - The Court issued a Case Schedule on [DATE].
   - [Summarize discovery progress, pending motions, and upcoming deadlines].

2. Agreed Adjustments.
   a. [TERM 1: e.g., “Discovery cutoff is extended to [DATE].”]
   b. [TERM 2: e.g., “Expert disclosures pursuant to CR 26(b)(5) shall be served by [DATE].”]
   c. [TERM 3: e.g., “Dispositive motions shall be filed by [DATE] and noted for hearing in accordance with CR 56 and local rules.”]
   d. [Additional terms such as ADR deadlines or trial date adjustments].

3. Authority. This stipulation is submitted pursuant to CR 6(b) and 16, and is supported by good cause because [JUSTIFICATION].

4. Reservation. Except as expressly modified herein, the Case Schedule and prior orders remain in effect.

5. Request for Order. The Parties respectfully request that the Court approve this stipulation and enter the proposed order below.

3. SIGNATURES

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DATED: ______

[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
WSBA No. [NUMBER]
Attorney for [PLAINTIFF]

[SECOND LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
WSBA No. [NUMBER]
Attorney for [DEFENDANT]

[// GUIDANCE: Include signatures for all parties. Electronic signatures (“/s/ Name”) are accepted under GR 30 and e-filing rules.]

4. [PROPOSED] ORDER

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Based upon the Parties’ Stipulation and good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

1. The Stipulation is APPROVED and incorporated herein.
2. [ORDERED TERM 1].
3. [ORDERED TERM 2].
4. [ORDERED TERM 3 / ADDITIONAL RELIEF].

All other provisions of the Case Schedule dated [DATE] remain in effect.

DATED this _ day of _____, 20__.

Judge/Commissioner of the Superior Court
[// GUIDANCE: Provide the judicial officer’s typed name beneath the signature line if required by the county.]

5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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I certify that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Stipulation and [Proposed] Order upon all counsel of record via [E-FILING / EMAIL / U.S. MAIL] in accordance with CR 5(b) and applicable local rules. Service was made to:

[NAME]
[ADDRESS / EMAIL]

[NAME OF DECLARANT]
WSBA No. [NUMBER]
[// GUIDANCE: Update service method to reflect actual practice.]

6. FILING & SERVICE CHECKLIST

• Cite Washington authority. Reference Washington Civil Rules (e.g., CR 6(b), 16, 29, 40, 41) and any county local rules or case scheduling orders governing stipulated changes.
• Follow county e-filing procedures. Use the appropriate e-filing platform (e.g., Odyssey Portal, Clerk’s electronic portal) with correct document codes and provide a Word version of the proposed order if required by chambers.
• Serve per CR 5(b). Deliver service by email, mail, or hand delivery as permitted and document the method consistent with CR 5(b) and local rules.