A complaint must: Be filed in the correct venue ; Be clearly written, stating the reasons for the claim; and. Not have the amount of ALL the claims exceed $3,500. One claim cannot be split into several smaller claim amounts.
The statute of limitations in Arizona is set at two years for all personal injury claims. It is one year for libel or slander claims, which are a subset of personal injury law.
Collection Methods There are 2 primary methods to collect a debt: Writ of Garnishment or Writ of Execution. Writ of Garnishment is often referred to as garnishing a debtor's wages. A written notice is served to both the debtor and the debtor's employer or financial institution.
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 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.
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.
Maricopa County does not issue or require a General Business license for unincorporated areas of the County. If you are located in an incorporated city or town, check with your municipality. For more information, the Arizona Department of Revenue provides a Licensing Guide for obtaining business licenses in Arizona.
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.