Arizona § 11-477 - Liability for neglect or misfeasance
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-477 — Liability for neglect or misfeasance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-477. Liability for neglect or misfeasance
If an instrument, proved or acknowledged according to law, or a paper or notice which may by law be recorded, is delivered to the recorder for record, and he neglects or refuses to perform the duties required of him by law relating to recording or filing instruments and papers, or if he neglects or refuses to make the searches and to give the certificate as required by this article, or if such searches or certificate are incomplete and defective in any important particular, or if he alters, changes or obliterates any record deposited in his office, or inserts any new matter therein, he is liable to the party aggrieved for three times the amount of the damages which may be occasioned by the neglect or refusal, or by the incompleteness or defect in the searches and certificate.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-477
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-477 cover?
Section 11-477 ("Liability for neglect or misfeasance") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 11-477?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-477" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 11-477 apply to my situation?
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