[minasmom]

For a lawsuit in Washington

I was served a complaint back in April. Free legal clinic told me how to file and answer. I made an offer for settlement, which they turned down. They are getting ready to file a motion for summary judgement. I went to free legal clinic again, they told me to read the discovery laws, then file for discovery. The CRLJ for discovery says:

"(g) Time for Discovery. Twenty-one days after the service of
the summons and complaint, or counterclaim, or cross complaint,
the served party may demand the discovery set forth in sections
(a) - (d) of this rule, or request additional discovery pursuant
to section (e) of this rule. Unless agreed by the parties and
with the permission of the court, all discovery shall be
completed within 60 days of the demand, or 90 days of service of
the summons and complaint, or counterclaim, or cross complaint,
whichever is longer."

Dos that mean I had to do it within 21 days of being served or does it mean I had to wait 21 days to file for discovery?

Just trying to determine if it is too late.

[Mr. Knowitall]

The 21 day period sets a starting date for discovery. The close of discovery is described in the last sentence.