Arizona § 39-143 - Judgment of restoration; recording of judgment; judgment as substitute for original instrument
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-143 — Judgment of restoration; recording of judgment; judgment as substitute for original instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-143. Judgment of restoration; recording of judgment; judgment as substitute for original instrument
A. If upon the trial of the action provided for in section 39-142, the court finds that such instrument existed, and has been lost or destroyed and determines the contents thereof, it shall enter a judgment containing the finding and a description of the lost instrument and contents thereof.
B. A certified copy of the judgment may be recorded, and shall be substituted for and have the same force and effect as the original instrument.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 39-143
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 39-143 cover?
Section 39-143 ("Judgment of restoration; recording of judgment; judgment as substitute for original instrument") 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 § 39-143?
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