Arizona § 12-890 - Agreement to recover property
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-890 — Agreement to recover property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-890. Agreement to recover property
A. A written, signed agreement to pay for the recovery or for assistance in the recovery of property under this article is unenforceable if the fee or payment agreed on exceeds thirty per cent of the value of the recoverable property.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent an owner from asserting, at any time, that a written, signed agreement to recover property is based on excessive or unjust consideration.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-890
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-890 cover?
Section 12-890 ("Agreement to recover property") 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 § 12-890?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-890" (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 § 12-890 apply to my situation?
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