Arizona § 12-2044 - Adjudication of office; damages; several claimants
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2044 — Adjudication of office; damages; several claimants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2044. Adjudication of office; damages; several claimants
A. When the action involves the right to an office, the complaint shall show the one who is entitled to the office, and the issues made thereon shall be tried. The judgment given shall adjudge who is entitled to the office. If judgment is given awarding the right to the office to the person alleged to be entitled thereto, he may recover the damages which he has sustained by reason of the usurpation of the office by defendant.
B. When several persons claim the same office or franchise, one action may be brought against all such persons to try their rights to the office or franchise.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2044
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2044 cover?
Section 12-2044 ("Adjudication of office; damages; several claimants") 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 § 12-2044?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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