If a child has a guardian, the guardian may sue or defend in court on behalf of the child. If a child does not have a guardian or other fiduciary, the child may sue by a next friend or a guardian ad litem.
It is illegal for a person to manufacture, sell or deal in spirituous liquors in Arizona without being properly licensed.
A false document is one that is forged, groundless, contains a material misstatement or false claim, or is otherwise invalid.
A fiduciary is a person who has a relationship with another based generally on trust and confidence.
When a person is employed in the services of another for any period of time, the law implies a promise to pay what the services are reasonably worth.
The time limit to file a lawsuit for interference with contract is two years from when the cause of action accrues.
A person who is sexually harassed in Arizona may file a charge against her employer with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Arizona Civil Rights Division.
A terminated employee has a duty to make reasonable efforts to reduce damages by trying to find substantially similar employment.
A person who intentionally lies to another person about a matter of importance may be guilty of fraud.
A lawsuit for negligent misrepresentation must be filed within two years from when the cause of action accrues.
When an insurance company fails to act in good faith and deal fairly with its customers, it is guilty of bad faith.
This article deals with the liability of a property owner for injuries occurring on his property.
The manufacturer or seller of a defective and unreasonably dangerous product is liable to anyone who is injured by the proper use of the product.
An owner of a vehicle who knowingly permits an unlicensed minor to drive his vehicle is liable.
A doctor has a duty to refer a patient to another doctor or to a specialist.
A driver who rear-ends a vehicle in front of him likely is guilty of negligence.
A tort is a civil action for damages relating to a variety of injuries.
It is not a defense that the parents or guardian could not have anticipated the minor’s misconduct.
In Arizona, a parent of a minor (under age 18) may delegate to another person any powers he may have.
If a person desires to change his name, he must file an application in the superior court in the county of his residence.
A parent who abandons, neglects or abuses his child (under age 18) may lose his parental rights. Arizona law sets forth the grounds and the procedure for termination of the parent-child relationship.
When paternity is established, the court may award custody and parenting time. The parent with whom the child has resided for the greater part of the last six months will have legal custody, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
If logistically possible and appropriate, the court will order visitation by a grandparent.
To obtain an order of protection, a person must file a verified petition with a magistrate, justice of the peace, or superior court judge.