Arizona § 12-1176 - Demand for jury; trial procedure
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1176 — Demand for jury; trial procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1176. Demand for jury; trial procedure
A. If a jury trial is requested by the plaintiff, the court shall grant the request. If the proceeding is in the superior court, the jury shall consist of eight persons, and if the proceeding is in the justice court, the jury shall consist of six persons. The trial date shall be no more than five judicial days after the aggrieved party files the complaint.
B. If the plaintiff does not request a jury, the defendant may do so on appearing and the request shall be granted.
C. The action shall be docketed and tried as other civil actions.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1176 cover?
Section 12-1176 ("Demand for jury; trial procedure") 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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