Arizona § 12-3007
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-3007, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-3007.
A. On motion of a person showing an agreement to arbitrate and alleging another person's refusal to arbitrate pursuant to the agreement:
1. If the refusing party does not appear or does not oppose the motion, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate.
2. If the refusing party opposes the motion, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue and order the parties to arbitrate unless it finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate.
B. On motion of a person alleging that an arbitration proceeding has been initiated or threatened but that there is no agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue. If the court finds that there is an enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate.
C. If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement, it may not order the parties to arbitrate pursuant to subsection A or B of this section.
D. The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established.
E. If a proceeding involving a claim referable to arbitration under an alleged agreement to arbitrate is pending in court, a motion under this section must be made in that court. Otherwise, a motion under this section may be made in any court as provided in section 12-3027.
F. If a party makes a motion to the court to order arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim alleged to be subject to the arbitration until the court renders a final decision under this section.
G. If the court orders arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim subject to the arbitration. If a claim subject to the arbitration is severable, the court may limit the stay to that claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-3007
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-3007 cover?
Section 12-3007 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 § 12-3007?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-3007" (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 § 12-3007 apply to my situation?
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