Arizona § 25-514 - Priority of action and judgments
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-514 — Priority of action and judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-514. Priority of action and judgments
Except as otherwise provided by statute, actions pursuant to this article shall be given priority over all other civil actions. Except for judgments foreclosing or enforcing prior recorded mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts or conveyance of real property, security agreements, or other liens or encumbrances upon real or personal property created by the property owner a judgment resulting from an action brought for enforcement of child support has priority over all other judgments. Such priority shall not arise until a certified copy of the child support judgment is recorded with the county recorder.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 25-514
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-514 cover?
Section 25-514 ("Priority of action and judgments") 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 § 25-514?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-514" (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 § 25-514 apply to my situation?
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