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.
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.
If the landlord receives a judgment, a writ of restitution directing the tenant to leave the property can issue five days following judgment. Writs of restitution are served by constables.
Claims in which the amount sought is not more than $3,500, exclusive of court costs can be filed in Small Claims Court.
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.
Arizona Judgments are Enforceable for at Least Ten Years The ten years starts running from the when the Clerk of the Court enters in the judgment. This is important to understand because the date the Clerk of the Court enters the judgment can (and often is) different from the date the judge signed the judgment.
An execution or other process shall not be issued on a judgment after the expiration of ten years from the date of its entry unless the judgment is renewed by affidavit or process pursuant to section 12-1612 or an action is brought on it within ten years after the date of the entry of the judgment or of its renewal. C.
A Judgment is enforceable for ten (10) years from date of Judgment. The Judgment may be renewed prior to the expiration of the Judgment date for an additional ten (10) years.
Take the certified copy to the county Recorder's Office where the Judgment Debtor has real estate property. If the Judgment Debtor has property in different counties, you can record your judgment with each county. NOTE: Fees apply.
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.