With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". single statutory summons. Without a summons to review, Mr. Christensen’s burden to show jurisdiction is quite problematic for him. ¶13 Nevertheless, the civil rules govern “the procedure in the superior court in all suits of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity with the exceptions stated in rule 81.” CR 1 (emphasis added). A civil action is commenced by service of a copy of a summons and complaint or by filing a complaint. CR 4. Here, Mr. Christensen had not formally initiated an action under the civil rules. ¶ 14 The Washington State Supreme Court has decided CR 6(a) is applicable to the statutory time limitations in effect prior to the commencement of a civil action. See Stikes Woods Neighborhood Ass’n v. City of Lacey, 124 Wn.2d 459, 465, 880 P.2d 25 (1994) (<HOLDING>). In Stikes, the court held CR 6(a) superseded

A: recognizing many civil rules affect litigant behavior prior to the formal commencement of an action
B: holding a pro per litigant to the same standard as an attorney
C: holding discovery rules apply to civil forfeiture proceedings
D: holding that a litigant must support an argument with legal authority
A.