Arizona § 12-1533 - Attachment of perishable property; sale; procedure
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1533 — Attachment of perishable property; sale; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1533. Attachment of perishable property; sale; procedure
A. When personal property which has been attached is not claimed or replevied, the court or justice of the peace out of whose court the writ was issued may order it to be sold, when it appears that the property is in danger of serious and immediate waste or decay, or that keeping it until trial will result in such expense or deterioration in value as greatly to lessen the amount likely to be realized therefrom.
B. In ascertaining whether the property is in danger of serious and immediate waste or decay or that keeping of the property until trial will result in such expense or deterioration in value as greatly to lessen the amount likely to be realized therefrom, the court or justice of the peace may require or dispense with notice to the parties and may act upon such information, by affidavit, certificate of the attaching officer or other proof, as appears sufficient to protect the interest of the parties.
C. The sale shall be conducted in the same manner as sales of personal property under execution, except as to time of advertisement, which may be fixed by the court or justice of the peace for a shorter period.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1533
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1533 cover?
Section 12-1533 ("Attachment of perishable property; sale; 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-1533?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-1533 apply to my situation?
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