Washington Supreme Court hears arguments on ‘constructive filing’ in Wall v. Grover
In oral argument June 25, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court heard competing counsel over whether a complaint submitted by e‑filing should be treated as 'constructively filed' when the clerk's office records show the complaint was not received during business hours. Counsel disputed the objective record and whether the issue requires a factual hearing or a change in state law.
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TUMWATER, Wash. — The Washington Supreme Court on June 25, 2024 heard argument over whether a lawsuit that a petitioner says was submitted by e‑filing within the statute of limitations should nevertheless be dismissed when the clerk’s records show the complaint was not received during court business hours.
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