Arizona § 12-342 - Costs on appeal
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-342 — Costs on appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-342. Costs on appeal
A. On an appeal by the party against whom judgment was given in the court below, if the judgment of the appellate court is against him, but for a lesser amount, he shall recover costs in the appellate court, but shall be adjudged to pay costs in the court below. If the judgment of the appellate court is against him for the same or a greater amount than in the court below, the adverse party shall recover costs in both courts.
B. On an appeal by the party in whose favor judgment was given in the court below, if the judgment of the appellate court is in his favor for a greater amount, he shall recover costs in both courts. If judgment of the appellate court is in his favor but for the same or less amount than in the court below, he shall recover costs in the court below and pay costs in the court above.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-342
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-342 cover?
Section 12-342 ("Costs on appeal") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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