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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.

A plaintiff representing herself may obtain and fill out a prepared Complaint form from the Clerk of the Court at the courthouse or online at each county court website or by visiting . The Complaint must be filed with the Clerk of the appropriate court.

Dollar Amount Limits The justice courts have exclusive jurisdiction (authority) to hear all civil actions when the amount involved is below $10,000 not including interest, costs and awarded attorney fees. Parties with claims for less than $3,500 should consider filing in the Small Claims division of justice court.

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. Some exceptions may apply when it takes longer than a year for a person to reasonably realize an injury has occurred.

If a person required to be made a party has not been joined, the court must order that the person be made a party. A person who refuses to join as a plaintiff may be made either a defendant or, in a proper case, an involuntary plaintiff.

Rule 40 - Trial Procedures (a) Scope. This rule governs jury trials and, to the extent applicable, trials to the court. (b) Objectives. The court should adopt trial procedures as necessary or appropriate to facilitate a just, speedy, and efficient resolution of the action.