Jurisdiction means the kinds of cases a court has the authority to hear. In justice court you may file a civil lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING $10,000. You may also ask for reimbursement of court costs and/or attorneys fees. Court costs include, but are not limited to filing and service fees.
Arbitration is the most commonly used method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and you'll find an arbitration clause in the fine print of all kinds of contracts these days.
Much like the opening statement in a trial, your arbitration statement should lay out what the “evidence” – the written material – will show regarding the proper credit on the project. The Arbitration Statement is not established fact, just your assessment of the material.
Always get straight to the merits without berating the other side or whining about how badly it has treated you. Another threat to your credibility is the “kitchen sink” arbitration demand or a response that includes numerous claims or defenses that have little chance of succeeding.
Mandatory binding arbitration often requires the parties to waive specific rights. Specifically, the relevant contract provision removes or limits a party from suing if they feel wronged. They must go to arbitration instead. It also takes away their right to appeal any decision.
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.
Compulsory Arbitration is a mandatory program for disputes valued under $50,000.
Compulsory arbitration is arbitration of labor disputes which laws of some communities force the two sides, labor and management, to undergo. These laws mostly apply when the possibility of a strike seriously affects the public interest.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.