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Arizona Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n
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Small claims cases simplify and expedite the legal procedure for relatively minor lawsuits in the small claims divisions of Arizona state courts. In Arizona, small claims courts<\/a> decide minor civil cases<\/a> where the amount in dispute is less than $3,500.00.  
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Small claims cases typically involve civil disputes regarding debts<\/a>, torts<\/a>, personal injuries<\/a>, evictions<\/a>, or personal property damage. Small claims courts do not have jurisdiction<\/a> over all cases, such as those involving injunctive relief<\/a>, requests for specific performance<\/a>, or forcible entry and detainer<\/a>. In landlord\/tenant disputes, justice courts share jurisdiction with the superior court<\/a>, where damages are between $5,000.00 and $10,000.00.<\/p>\r\n

Every justice court in Arizona has a small claims division. Parties are only allowed to hire attorneys in small claims cases if all parties agree in writing to hire attorneys.<\/p>\r\n

The court’s decision in a small claims case is final. Therefore, the parties cannot appeal the decision.<\/p>\r\n

The following links provide additional information regarding Arizona small claims cases:<\/p>\r\n