authority supporting Madison's interpretation ofRCW 59.18.280, to which Mr.
Dickerson replied:
[Mr. Dickerson]: I've been in, I'm sorry to say this, I've been in court a few
times in regards to this and every case we have had through precedence is
basically said there's no way in the world you can get every bill inside of
the time so it gives the provision there that said you are allowed, ifit's
beyond your circumstances that you can get all of the bills, then how are
you going to create a final bill? You can't. Therefore
[Judge]: So I guess what I need to ask you, do you have case law to support
that? What, I mean I know you're telling me that you have been in court
and other judges have said, yeah I get it you can't do it in time, but I'm
somewhat familiar with this portion of the law and I, I've always wondered
about 14 days doesn't seem to be an awfully long time to tum anything
around, but I'm just wondering if you can give me something.
[Mr. Dickerson]: I do not have a case law but I'm sure that I'll be able to
get one.
CP at 31-32. The small claims court ruled in Ms. Goodeill' s favor, and substantially
awarded her requested relief.
Madison, through counsel, appealed the small claims court award to superior court.
The parties filed briefing and the superior court heard argument on March 21,2014.
Madison repeated the arguments it made in small claims court. The superior court
reversed the small claims court award and dismissed Ms. Goodeill's claim, finding that
various administrative fees and any September rent charge beyond $75.00.
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No. 32442-7-III
Goodeill v. Madison Real Estate
Madison "was prevented from sending a full and specific statement within 14 days