Arizona § 44-1038 - Filing of statement of claim by creditors

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1038 — Filing of statement of claim by creditors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-1038. Filing of statement of claim by creditors

Every creditor, consenting to an assignment, shall, within six months from the time of the first publication of the notice of appointment of the assignee, file with the assignee a distinct statement of the particular nature and amount of his claim against the debtor, which shall be supported by an affidavit of the creditor, his agent or attorney, that the statement is true, that the debt is just and that there are no credits or offsets that should be allowed against the claim, except as shown by the statement. No creditor shall take any benefit under any assignment whatever who neglects to file this statement.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1038

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1038 cover?

Section 44-1038 ("Filing of statement of claim by creditors") 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 § 44-1038?

A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1038" (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 § 44-1038 apply to my situation?

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