Complaint Waived File With Court In Pima
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Small claims court is worth it when you know you are deterring someone from potentially harming others the same way they harmed you. You may also want to help others determine whether to do business with that person or corporation in the future, as court decisions are part of the public record.
Generally, your Summons and Complaint must be served within 90 days after you file the Complaint.
Small claims suits cannot exceed $3500, excluding interest and court costs. Small Claims is an informal method of resolving civil disputes; formal rules of procedure do not apply.
Small Claims. Resolving civil disputes if damages are less than $3,500. A small claims lawsuit is a claim against another party for damages of an amount less than $3,500.00. These lawsuits are designed to resolve civil disputes in front of a small claims hearing officer or a Justice of the Peace.
A civil action filed in a limited jurisdiction court is a claim against another party for damages of an amount up to $10,000.00. These lawsuits are designed to resolve civil disputes before a justice of the peace. Parties in a civil lawsuit may be represented by attorneys and appeal their case to a higher court.
If the landlord receives a judgment, a writ of restitution directing the tenant to leave the property can issue five days following judgment. Writs of restitution are served by constables.
Every county in Arizona has at least two justice courts. The justice courts have exclusive authority to hear cases in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less. Cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $10,000 must be filed in the superior court.
“Jurisdiction” is the court's power to decide a case. Exclusive of interest and costs, a small claims lawsuit cannot have a claim amount for more than $3,500. If you wish to file a lawsuit for an amount over $3,500, but less than $10,000, you may file a civil lawsuit in the justice court.
Small Claims. Resolving civil disputes if damages are less than $3,500. A small claims lawsuit is a claim against another party for damages of an amount less than $3,500.00. These lawsuits are designed to resolve civil disputes in front of a small claims hearing officer or a Justice of the Peace.
