Asbach v. Couto - Civil Appeal
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in Asbach v. Couto (Docket No. 60325-0), affirming a Thurston County Superior Court judgment filed November 13, 2024. The three-judge panel (Maxa, Veljacic, Price) ruled on appeal brought by Adam Couto against Aiden Asbach. The opinion is designated unpublished under GR 14.1(a) and carries limited precedential value.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division II filed an unpublished opinion in a civil appeal, Asbach v. Couto, affirming the lower court's judgment. The case originated in Thurston County Superior Court (Docket No. 24-2-30628-2) with judgment entered November 13, 2024. Appellant Adam Couto appeared pro se while respondent Aiden Asbach was represented by counsel.
This unpublished opinion has limited precedential value per GR 14.1(a) and should not be cited in other proceedings. Courts, legal professionals, and parties to similar civil disputes should be aware of this appellate ruling, though it primarily affects the immediate parties. The filing date of March 31, 2026 marks the official conclusion of the appellate review process.
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division II
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 60325-0 |
| Title of Case: | Aiden Asbach, Respondent v. Adam Couto, Appellant |
| File Date: | 03/31/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Thurston Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 24-2-30628-2 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 11/13/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Indu Thomas |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Bradley Maxa |
| Concurring: | Bernard Veljacic |
| | Erik Price |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Adam Couto (Appearing Pro Se) |
| | 9823 Hart Road Se |
| | Olympia, WA, 98501 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Kevin Hochhalter |
| | Olympic Appeals PLLC |
| | 4570 Avery Ln Se #c-217 |
| | Lacey, WA, 98503 |
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