Discovery in Litigation

What is Discovery of Evidence? During a lawsuit, each party has the opportunity to request formal “discovery” from the opposing party. The Discovery process is accomplished in a variety of ways, one is to send the opposing party a formal set of requests. These...

What is a Lis Pendens

Lis Pendens is a formal notice recorded with the local county recorder that puts the world on notice that there is pending legal action regarding a specific piece of real property. The lis pendens is filed with the clerk of the court and then filed with the...

Motion In Limine

Understanding Motions in Limine in Arizona Litigation Motions in limine play a critical role in shaping what evidence is ultimately presented to a jury. These pretrial motions are often filed in both civil and criminal cases and can significantly influence the course...

Eviction Trials in Arizona

What Is the Difference Between an Eviction Hearing and Eviction Trial? Every residential eviction in Arizona requires a hearing but occasionally a case will also be set for trial. An eviction case will be set for trial if a tenant appears at the initial hearing and...