In foreclosing
local improvement assessments, the summons shall be substantially
in the following form:
To the Defendant: A lawsuit has been started against you in
the above entitled court by . . . . . ., plaintiff. Plaintiff's
claim is stated in the written complaint, a copy of which is
served upon you with this summons. The purpose of this suit is
to foreclose on your interest in the following described
property:
[legal description]
which is located at:
[street address]
In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to
the complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving
a copy upon the person signing this summons within 20 days after
the service of this summons, excluding the day of service, or a
default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A
default judgment is one where plaintiff is entitled to what he
asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice
of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to
notice before a default judgment may be entered.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If judgment is taken against you, either by default or after
hearing by the court, your property will be sold at public
auction.
You may prevent the sale by paying the amount of the
judgment at any time prior to the sale.
If your property is sold, you may redeem the property at any
time up to two years after the date of the sale, by paying the
amount for which the property was sold, plus interest and costs
of the sale.
If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this
matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response,
if any, may be served on time.
[1982 c 91 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability -- 1982 c 91: See note following RCW 35.50.030.