Arizona § 12-2266 - Certificate of purchase, location or receiver's receipt as prima facie evidence of right to possession
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2266 — Certificate of purchase, location or receiver's receipt as prima facie evidence of right to possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2266. Certificate of purchase, location or receiver's receipt as prima facie evidence of right to possession
A certificate of purchase or a certificate of location or a duplicate receiver's receipt for land situated in this state, issued or made pursuant to any law of the United States or of this state, is prima facie evidence that the holder or assignee of such certificate or receipt is the owner of and entitled to possession of the land described therein as against every other person except the United States.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2266
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2266 cover?
Section 12-2266 ("Certificate of purchase, location or receiver's receipt as prima facie evidence of right to possession") 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 § 12-2266?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2266" (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 § 12-2266 apply to my situation?
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