by Clint Dunaway | Nov 25, 2024 | Civil Litigation
Rule 16 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure plays an important role in the pre-trial phase of a case. It is to help streamline proceedings and to “discourage wasteful, expensive, and duplicative pretrial activities.” What is Rule 16 of Civil Procedure?...
by Clint Dunaway | Sep 23, 2024 | Civil Litigation
Rule 26.1 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure requires that the parties to a lawsuit to exchange Initial Disclosure Statements within 30 (thirty) days of the defendant filing an Answer. These disclosure statements are often referred to as “Rule 26.1...
by Clint Dunaway | Apr 19, 2024 | Civil Litigation
What is a Motion for Summary Judgment? In civil lawsuits, a Motion for Summary Judgment is a formal request to a judge asserting that a trial is unnecessary. It argues that the facts are undisputed, meaning both sides agree on what happened, and that based on those...
by Clint Dunaway | Feb 8, 2024 | Arizona Water, Civil Litigation, Well Sharing in Arizona
It is common for well share agreements to have a provision whereby a lien can be levied under ARS 33-1256 and ARS 33-1257 for unpaid dues. Steps to Recording an Assessment Lien Pre-lien Letter. At least thirty (30) days prior to recording an assessment lien on a...
by Clint Dunaway | Nov 12, 2023 | Civil Litigation
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...
by Clint Dunaway | Oct 11, 2023 | Civil Litigation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The legal doctrine of joint and several liability is a fundamental concept in tort law and contract law that plays a crucial role in determining who is responsible for damages when multiple parties are involved in a legal dispute....
