Slander Sue For In Maricopa
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Any individual, partnership, association or corporation may file a small claims suit for a situation in which the dispute is for $3,500 or less. Attorneys are not allowed in small claims court unless both parties agree.
The Superior Court has general jurisdiction, including civil proceedings where the amount involved exceeds $10,000. For all other cases that Superior Court accepts, please visit the Clerk of Superior Court's webpage for Civil Case Filing Options and Arizona Supreme Court.
The Maricopa County Justice Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all small claims filings within Maricopa County. In the justice court you may file a Small Claims lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING, $3,500.00.
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.
Justice courts hear traffic cases and certain criminal and civil cases, including domestic violence and harassment cases. They can issue search warrants. Their civil jurisdiction is limited to cases involving claims of $10,000 or less.
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.
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.
For example, there are 26 justice courts in Maricopa County. Justice courts hear lawsuits when the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less, including: Eviction Actions and Landlord & Tenant Disputes.
