Transcription of A Pro Se Guide
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A Pro Se Guide TO FILING YOUR LAWSUIT IN FEDERAL COURT Disclaimer: This manual is intended to assist an individual wishing to file a civil action without an attorney (Pro Se) in the United States District Court, Western District of Washington. This manual is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The Federal rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and this Court s Local rules and Electronic Filing Procedures control how civil cases must be filed and processed. (Revised 12/30/15) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTWESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON P r o S e G u i d e t o F i l i n g Y o u r C a s e i n F e d e r a l C o u r t P a g e | 2 Table of Contents PART ONE: Before You File Your Case.
This rule prohibits the filing of lawsuits that are clearly frivolous or filed just to harass someone. If the Court determines that you have filed a lawsuit for an improper or unnecessary reason, it may impose sanctions against you, including ordering that you pay the legal fees of the party you sued.
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