This title shall apply to all civil actions in the Port Gamble S’Klallam Community Court unless otherwise specifically provided in other sections of the Law and Order Code or in other tribal laws. The term “civil action” shall include those court actions which do not have imposition of a criminal penalty as their object.
(Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984)
The party initiating the civil action will be known as the petitioner. The party against whom the action is brought will be known as the respondent. Additional persons, claims or remedies may be joined in the action in the interest of justice.
(Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984)
No complaint shall be filed in a civil action unless the event occurred within three (3) years of filing.
(Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984)
Civil actions commenced in the Community Court shall survive to the personal representatives of the petitioner if he or she dies or becomes unable to pursue the action before its completion.
(Res. 84 A 03, 2/14/1984)