Arizona § 12-1216 - Duties of commissioners
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1216 — Duties of commissioners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1216. Duties of commissioners
The commissioners or a majority of them shall partition the property in accordance with the judgment. They may cause the property to be surveyed into several tracts. They shall divide the property into as many shares as there are persons entitled thereto, each share to contain one or more tracts as the commissioners deem proper, having due regard in the division to the situation, quantity and advantages of each share so that the shares are equal in value as nearly as possible, in proportion to the interests of the parties. The commissioners shall then proceed by lot and set apart to each of the parties entitled one of the shares as determined by the judgment of the court.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1216
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1216 cover?
Section 12-1216 ("Duties of commissioners") 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 § 12-1216?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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