Criminal cases amounting to a felony, and misdemeanor cases not otherwise provided for by law; forcible entry and detainer actions (evictions of renters); proceedings in insolvency (however, bankruptcy is handled in federal court);
The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
Article VI § 14 of the Arizona Constitution provides the superior court with jurisdiction over: Cases and proceedings in which exclusive jurisdiction is not vested by law in another court.
In addition to hearing appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court oversees the actions of the Arizona Bar Association and the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Chief Justice of the Court also presides over Senate impeachment trials of public officials who are accused of crimes.
You may not split a claim and file two separate actions. You may file for the "court costs"in addition to the $10,000 maximum. Civil lawsuits in Arizona are governed by the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure (PDF).
Matters of probate (wills, estates); dissolution or annulment of marriages (divorces); naturalization and the issuance of appropriate documents for these events; and, special cases and proceedings not otherwise provided for, and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law.
Courts of limited and special jurisdiction include the Justice Courts and the Magistrate Courts. Magistrate Courts are also referred to as City or Municipal Courts. The Arizona Superior Court, a court of general jurisdiction, is considered one court with locations in each of the 15 counties in the state.
Arguments should flow easily from the relevant facts and applicable law. Avoid exaggerating the strengths of your case as well as disparaging the opposing side. Remember that professionalism and credibility are critical to persuasiveness.
Arbitration is a way of settling a dispute without having to go to court. You are called the claimant and the party you're taking action against is the respondent. You both put your case to an independent person called an arbitrator.
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It allows both sides to present their case in an expedited fashion to a panel of three attorneys who render a decision that same day. 2.