Real Estate Exhibits in Washington
Complete guide to preparing real estate exhibits that comply with Washington court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Washington's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is CR 16.
- Plaintiffs in Washington label exhibits with Numbers (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Washington label exhibits with Numbers with prefix (D-1, D-2...).
- Washington courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through File & Serve.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 14 days before trial (CR 16) under CR 16.
- Common real estate exhibits in Washington include purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys.
- ExhibitPrep applies Washington exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so real estate case files never leave the user's computer.
Washington Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Numbers (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Numbers with prefix (D-1, D-2...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 14 days before trial (CR 16) |
| Primary Rule | CR 16 |
| E-Filing System | File & Serve |
Common Real Estate Exhibits
Purchase Agreements
Contracts, addenda, counteroffers, and closing documents. For Washington e-filing on File & Serve, keep each file under 25 MB per document (varies by county).
Title Documents
Deeds, title reports, title insurance policies
Property Surveys
Boundary surveys, plat maps, site plans
Inspection Reports
Home inspection, pest inspection, environmental reports
Disclosure Documents
Seller disclosures, HOA documents, CC&Rs
Appraisals
Property valuations, comparable sales data
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Washington-Specific Considerations
- Washington's Evidence Rule 904 admits documents without live testimony if opposing counsel gets 30 days' notice and doesn't object within 14 days.
- Real Estate exhibits filed through File & Serve must stay under 25 MB per document (varies by county).
- Plaintiffs in Washington mark exhibits with Numbers (1, 2, 3...); defendants use Numbers with prefix (D-1, D-2...).
- Exchange your real estate exhibit list 14 days before trial (CR 16), and confirm any county-level variations with the clerk before trial.
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your real estate case. This typically includes purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Washington courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via File & Serve. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add Washington-compliant exhibit stamps. Plaintiffs use Numbers (1, 2, 3...), defendants use Numbers with prefix (D-1, D-2...).
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 14 days before trial (CR 16) per CR 16.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I label real estate exhibits in Washington?
Use Numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and Numbers with prefix (D-1, D-2...) for defense exhibits, per CR 16. Washington's Evidence Rule 904 admits documents without live testimony if opposing counsel gets 30 days' notice and doesn't object within 14 days. ExhibitPrep's Real Estate templates apply the right prefix automatically, so you're not re-deriving the local convention on every filing.
When do I have to exchange real estate exhibits in Washington?
Washington sets the exhibit exchange window at 14 days before trial (CR 16), though the exact date can shift with your assigned judge's scheduling order. Confirm the deadline in your case's pretrial order before you start stamping, then batch-process the full real estate production in one ExhibitPrep session once it's locked in.
What e-filing system handles real estate exhibits in Washington?
Washington runs electronic filing through File & Serve, which caps individual uploads at 25 MB per document (varies by county). Export each exhibit as a text-searchable PDF, and split any long purchase agreements into separate files before uploading so a single scanned record doesn't blow past the cap.
What exhibits come up most in a Washington real estate case?
Real Estate matters in Washington typically turn on purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys, plus whatever case-specific records the dispute calls for. Washington's Evidence Rule 904 admits documents without live testimony if opposing counsel gets 30 days' notice and doesn't object within 14 days. Stamp them all inside ExhibitPrep using the matching plaintiff or defense template, so every exhibit in the production carries a consistent, court-compliant mark before it goes to opposing counsel.
Can I stamp a large real estate production for Washington courts?
Yes. The Day Pass ($14.99) gives you unlimited stamping for 24 hours, which covers hundreds of exhibits in a single real estate case. Processing runs entirely in your browser, so your Washington case files never leave your computer. That matters here because File & Serve's 25 MB per document (varies by county) cap often forces a large production into dozens of separate uploads.
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