Are the filing fees for counter/cross/third party claims for courts of limited jurisdiction subject to dispute resolution surcharges?
Yes, both civil and small claims counter/cross/third party claim filing fees (CXT and CXS, respectively) are subject to dispute resolution charges.
The applicable sections of Senate Bill 5454 passed by the 2005 Legislature are:
Section 9, regarding civil counter/cross/third party claims:
"Any party filing a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim in such action shall pay to the court a filing fee of forty-three dollars plus any surcharge authorized by RCW 7.75.035."
Section 14, regarding small claims counter/cross/third party claims:
"Any party filing a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim in such action shall pay to the court a filing fee of fourteen dollars plus any surcharge authorized by RCW 7.75.035." (RCW 7.75.035 authorizes up to $10 for civil cases and $15 for small claims cases for the dispute resolution surcharge.)
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