Arizona § 12-2106 - Penalty for taking frivolous appeal or appeal for delay
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2106 — Penalty for taking frivolous appeal or appeal for delay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2106. Penalty for taking frivolous appeal or appeal for delay
When the supreme court is of the opinion that an appeal has been taken for delay, and that there was not sufficient grounds for taking an appeal, it may include in its judgment an additional amount, not exceeding ten per cent of the judgment appealed from, if the judgment is for the recovery of money, and not exceeding five hundred dollars in other cases, as damages for a frivolous appeal.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2106
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2106 cover?
Section 12-2106 ("Penalty for taking frivolous appeal or appeal for delay") 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 § 12-2106?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2106" (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 § 12-2106 apply to my situation?
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