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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
SEALED FILE
In re the Parentage of: Reed Christiansen NO. 01-5-00795-6 SEA
DOB 02/24/01 Exclusively assigned to Rogers J (ECD 448)
James D. Christianson
Petitioner Father, REQUESTED UPDATE RE
and CONTEMPT
Sederis W. Wright
Respondent Mother.
Petitioner has not provided any of the parenting information ordered as of 11:24
KING COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK
E-FILED
CASE NUMBER: 01-5-00795-6 SEA
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James D. Christianson Dated January 30, 2014
1911 SW Campus Drive, #704
Federal Way, WA 98023-7732
(206) 522-5027
Party requesting hearing rrust file moticn 8iaffidavfts separately alcng wththis notice. List thenames, addresses andtelephcre
nuTbers ofall parties requiring notice (irdudng GAL) onthis page. Serve a ccpy ofthis notice, v^mrjtimcbarrents, cnall
parties.
Theaignal rrust befiled atthe Clerk's Office not less tr^nsixcajtcfeys priatorc<^jestBdl^aringcate, except fa Summary
Jidjnent rvbticns (tobefiled wthClerk 28days inad/arce).
TKS IS Ct\LY APAFUTAL SLMvftRY OF THE LOCAL RULES ANDALL PARTIESARE ADVIS ED TO CONELLT WTH AN
ATTORNEY.
The SEATTLE COURTHOUSE is in Seattle, Washington at 516 Third Avenue. The Clerks Office is enthe sixth fleer, room
E609. lTieJudops'rvfeilrocmisRccrnC203.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
SEALED FILE
In re the Parentage of: Reed Christianson NO. 01-5-00795-6 SEA
DOB 02/24/01 Exdusiveiv assigned to Rogers J (ECD 448)
James D. Christianson
Petitioner Father, REQUEST FOR AN*
and ORDER
Sederis W. Wright Setting Contempt Compliance
Respondent Mother> Hearing
REQUEST
2014. A compliance hearing was scheduled. Respondent requests this Court to set a
compliance hearing date for petitioner to appear and show cause why he should not be
sentenced to jailfor his failure to purge his contemptofcourt. Petitioner appealed.
Petitionermovedfor a stay ofthe order and compliance hearing at the Courtof Appeals
Division 1. His motion was denied by order dated January 25, 2015 specifically finding "his
repetitive accusations against his opposing counsel and the trial court judge throughout thebrief
abusive". Exhibit A. Petitioner has not complied.
Icertify under penalty ofperjury under the laws of the State of Washington theforgoing is
true and correct.
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Petitioner James D Christianson is ordered to appear person before this Court at
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the place and time below and show cause why he should not be sentenced to jail for his
14 failure to comply with this Court's December 2, 2014 order holding him in contempt for
15
failure to comply with the parenting plan and another order.
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Place: ^\\ \f~- CKll rtk X PbUuPfrVlA&L- Room/Department: \$~1?M
17 If you fail to appear in person and defend at these proceedings the court may or
18 issue a bench warrant for your arrest without further notice to you.
)mprisor\ment is requested by respondent, if you cannot afford an attorney, you
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may request the court toiappoint
appoint an attorney to represent
represent you. jpv
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CASE #: 72897-1-1
Parentage of RDC. James P. Christanson. Appellant v. Sederis W. Wright, Respondent
Counsel:
The following notation ruling by Commissioner Masako Kanazawa of the Court was entered on
January 26, 2015, regarding appellant's motion to stay:
"This is a parentage case. On December 31, 2014, James Christianson (father) filed a
notice of appeal from the trial courts December 2, 2014 order on show cause regarding
contempt. In the order, the trial court found that Christianson intentionally and in bad faith
failed to comply with the court's orders on parenting plan entered in October 2002 and also
failed to comply with a parenting order entered in September 2014. The court ordered
Christianson to pay attorney fees of $1,500 and costs of $150. On January 7, 2015, more
than a month after the entry of the December 2, 2014 order, Christianson filed a 38-page
"emergency" motion to stay the contempt order. However, Christianson does not demonstrate
an emergency. Also, a stay is not warranted.
Page 1 of 4
Page 2 of 4
Case No. 72897-1-1, Parentage of RDC
January 26, 2015
In his over-length motion, Christianson identifies no basis for a stay. Only in his reply
brief does he cite RAP 8.1(b). Under RAP 8.1 (b)(3), this Court maystay the trial court's
decision if Christianson demonstrates (1) that his appeal presents a debatable issue and (2)
thatthe harm without a stay outweighs the harm that would result from it. In balancing the
harm, this Court considers whether a stay is necessary to maintain the status quo and
preserve the fruits of a successful appeal in light of the equities of the situation. See Purser v.
Rahm. 104 Wn.2d 159, 177, 702 P.2d 1196 (1985). In granting a stay, the appellate court
ordinarily conditions such relief on the furnishing of a supersedeas bond, cash, or other
security. RAP 8.1(b)(3).
Currently, Christianson's separate appeal from the trial court's order on modification of
child support is pending in this Court (No. 72357-0-I). The Court's motion to dismiss for his
failure to file designation of clerk's papers and a statement of arrangements is set for a
hearing on January 30, 2015. In that appeal, Christianson has yet to file the required
documents despite this Court's letter of January 6, 2015 directing him to do so. Respondent
Sederis Wright (mother) argues that any stay should be conditioned on Christianson's
furnishing of a supersedeas bond, cash, or other security. But a stay is not warranted and is
denied.
Christianson argues that the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction over him to enter the
contempt order. But this is a parentage case, where the court acquired continuing jurisdiction
over the parties, including Christianson (petitioning father), and the subject matter in 2001.
See RCW 26.26.160.
Page 3 of 4
Case No. 72897-1-1, Parentage of RDC
January 26, 2015
Christianson argues that that he was not personally served with the November 7, 2014
show cause order that required him to appear on November 25, 2014. But it appears that he
was personally served with the order and the contempt motion on November8, 2014 through
delivery to his address by professional messenger service, where his co-resident mother
accepted the service. Christianson points out an error in the show cause order describing
November 25, 2014 as a Thursday, although it was a Tuesday. But Judge Rogers' bailiff
confirmed through email to Christianson that the "hearing is set for Tuesday, 11/25 at 10 am in
W-764." On November 23, 2014, Christianson replied in email to the bailiff, stating, "The 25th
is on a TUESDAY. The Order to Show Cause says THURSDAY and it says 20." In light of
Christianson's objection, the trial court continued the hearing from November 25 to December
2, 2014 by issuing a corrected show cause order. Although Christianson claims that the
corrected show cause order had to be personally served, he shows no authority for his
argument. He was personally served with the show cause order (with a minor error that was
soon clarified) along with the contempt motion 24 days before the December 2, 2014 hearing
(or 17 days before the initially scheduled November 25 hearing). Christianson complains that
the email containing the corrected show cause order was sent to his old address. But he did
receive it and filed an objection to the December 2 contempt hearing on jurisdictional
grounds. Then, he did not appear at the December 2 hearing. In view of the parties'
arguments and the documents presented, I conclude that Christianson's personal jurisdiction
and service arguments present no debatable issue on appeal.
The contempt hearing is Monday at 10 am. The underlying issue is very simple.
Mr. Christianson has always been the sole decision-maker and he alone has
access to the child's school and medical records. The original parenting plan
requires him to provide this information to Ms. Wright, which he has not done
currently. Mr. Christianson declines to address his failure, which frankly could be
easily remedied, and the Monday hearing stricken. He prefers to fight, based
upon technical arguments of notice and service.
Therefore, it is
Sincerely,
Richard D. Johnson
Court Administrator/Clerk
emp
The Court ofAppeals
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kici iard d. johnson. State of Washington _ .j*™" i
Court Atlmmislralor/Ck-ri J a One UnionSquare
606 University Street
Seattle, WA
9X101-4170
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KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
FEB 12 2015
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January 26, 2015
CASE #: 72897-1-1
Parentage of RDC. James P. Christanson, Appellant v. Sederis W. Wright, Respondent
Counsel:
The following notation ruling by Commissioner Masako Kanazawa of the Court was entered on
January 26, 2015, regarding appellant's motion to stay:
"This is a parentage case. On December 31, 2014, James Christianson (father) filed a
notice of appeal from the trial court's December 2, 2014 order on show cause regarding
contempt. In the order, the trial courtfound that Christianson intentionally and in bad faith
failed to comply with the court's orders on parenting plan entered in October 2002 and also
failed to comply with a parenting order entered in September 2014. The court ordered
Christianson to pay attorney fees of $1,500 and costs of $150. On January 7, 2015, more
than a month after the entry of the December 2, 2014 order, Christianson filed a 38-page
"emergency" motion to stay the contempt order. However, Christianson does not demonstrate
an emergency. Also, a stay is not warranted.
Page 1 of 4
Page 2 of 4
Case No. 72897-1-1, Parentage of RDC
January 26, 2015
In his over-length motion, Christianson identifies no basis for a stay. Only in his reply
brief does he cite RAP 8.1(b). Under RAP 8.1(b)(3), this Court may stay the trial court's
decision if Christianson demonstrates (1) that his appeal presents a debatable issue and (2)
that the harm without a stay outweighs the harm that would result from it. In balancing the
harm, this Court considers whether a stay is necessary to maintain the status quo and
preserve the fruits of a successful appeal in light of the equities of the situation. See Purser v.
Rahm, 104 Wn.2d 159, 177, 702 P.2d 1196 (1985). In granting a stay, the appellate court
ordinarily conditions such relief on the furnishing of a supersedeas bond, cash, or other
security. RAP 8.1(b)(3).
Currently, Christianson's separate appeal from the trial court's order on modification of
child support is pending in this Court (No. 72357-0-I). The Court's motion to dismiss for his
failure to file designation of clerk's papers and a statement of arrangements is set for a
hearing on January 30, 2015. In that appeal, Christianson has yet to file the required
documents despite this Court's letter of January 6, 2015 directing him to do so. Respondent
Sederis Wright (mother) argues that any stay should be conditioned on Christianson's
furnishing of a supersedeas bond, cash, or other security. But a stay is not warranted and is
denied.
Christianson argues that the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction over him to enter the
contempt order. But this is a parentage case, where the court acquired continuing jurisdiction
over the parties, including Christianson (petitioning father), and the subject matter in 2001.
See RCW 26.26.160.
Page 3 of 4
Case No. 72897-1 A, Parentage of RDC
January 26, 2015
Christianson argues that that he was not personally served with the November 7, 2014
show cause order that required him to appear on November 25, 2014. But it appears that he
was personally served with the order and the contempt motion on November 8, 2014 through
delivery to his address by professional messenger service, where his co-resident mother
accepted the service. Christianson points out an error in the show cause order describing
November 25, 2014 as a Thursday, although it was a Tuesday. But Judge Rogers' bailiff
confirmed through email to Christianson that the "hearing is set for Tuesday, 11/25 at 10 am in
W-764." On November 23, 2014, Christianson replied in email to the bailiff, stating, "The 25th
is on a TUESDAY. The Order to Show Cause says THURSDAY and it says 20." In light of
Christianson's objection, the trial court continued the hearing from November 25 to December
2, 2014 by issuing a corrected show cause order. Although Christianson claims that the
corrected show cause order had to be personally served, he shows no authority for his
argument. He was personally served with the show cause order (with a minor error that was
soon clarified) along with the contempt motion 24 days before the December 2, 2014 hearing
(or 17 days before the initially scheduled November 25 hearing). Christianson complains that
the email containing the corrected show cause order was sent to his old address. But he did
receive it and filed an objection to the December 2 contempt hearing on jurisdictional
grounds. Then, he did not appear at the December 2 hearing. In view of the parties'
arguments and the documents presented, I conclude that Christianson's personal jurisdiction
and service arguments present no debatable issue on appeal.
The contempt hearing is Monday at 10 am. The underlying issue is very simple.
Mr. Christianson has always been the sole decision-maker and he alone has
access to the child's school and medical records. The original parenting plan
requires him to provide this information to Ms. Wright, which he has not done
currently. Mr. Christianson declines to address his failure, which frankly couldbe
easily remedied, and the Monday hearing stricken. He prefers to fight, based
upon technical arguments of notice and service.
Therefore, it is
Sincerely,
Richard D. Johnson
Court Administrator/Clerk
emp
Declaration of mailing: I certify I mailed, H$t class postage paid, true and correct copy of this
.petitioner at 1211 SW Campus Drive #704, Federal Way, WA 98023-7732 on 2/4/15
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FEB 12 2015
SUPERIORCOURTCLERK
James D. Christianson
Petitioner Father,
and MOTION TO EXTEND TIME
Sederis W. Wright &
Respondent Mother. ORDER EXTENDING TIME
MOTION
Relief Requested:
Respondent requests an order extending time for hearing on petitioner's notice for
hearing of his motion to strike respondent's pleadings dated January 30. 2014 (sic) with
FACTS
Petitioner has once again wrongfully noted a motion for hearing on the civil rather than
the family law calendar. His notice and his motion are both dated January 30, 2014. Both
This matter has long been on the 14 day family law motion calendar schedule by order
of Judge Rogers.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington the forgoing is
true and correct.
ORDER
Tho February 10. 2016 dote for decision is extended until peliliunm pmpeily iiulbs il on
THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR HEARING Petitioner James Christianson's Motion to Strike
Respondent's CR 11-Violating Pleadings Having read the pleadings and reviewed the file, the
court being fully informed, the court entered the following.
IT IS ORDERED:
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Jajfies Christianson, pro se
26 Petitioner
ORDER RE MOTION TO STRIKE PLEADINGS - 2
Declaration of mailing: 1certify I mailed a true and correct copy of this pleading and exhibits to
petitioner at 2906 SW 339th Street, Federal Way Washington 98023 on jFJX, R fck
•<«*3 COUNTY WASHINGTON
FEB 12 2015
SUPEWOR COURTCLERK
James D. Christianson
Petitioner Father, REQUESTED UPDATE RE
and CONTEMPT
Sederis W. Wright
Respondent Mother.
Petitioner has not provided any of the parenting information ordered as of 11:24
a.m. 1/22/2015.
Instead petitioner has filed voluminous pleadings with the Court of Appeals and
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<JNQ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
FEB 12 2015
REQUEST
2014. A compliance hearing was scheduled. Respondent requests this Court to set a
compliance hearing date for petitioner to appear and show cause why he should not be
sentenced to jail for his failure to purge his contempt of court. Petitioner appealed.
Petitioner moved for a stay of the order and compliance hearing at the Court of Appeals
Division 1. His motion was denied by order dated January 26, 2015 specifically finding "his
repetitive accusations against his opposing counsel and the trial courtjudge throughout the brief
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington the forgoing is
true and correct.
t-hB 17 2015
SUPERIORCOURTCLERK
Christianson
Petitioner,
vs.
Wright
Respondent
From: J <prosedad@live.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2015 9:35 PM
To: Gillum, Monica
Subject RE; CHRISTIANSON V. WRIGHT
Where does your incompetent boss get the idea that email from a judge is a form of service?
And why does he act like Ferreirs personal secretary and draft orders on his behalf? Oh yeah, they're in bed
together against me.
As a woman of color do you enjoy your boss working FOR a racist, sexual deviant abuser of women? How
does it fee! to be helping such perverts?
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Subject: RE: CHRISTIANSON V. WRIGHT
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