What is the Economic Loss Rule in Arizona?
September 24, 2018The economic loss rule exists in contract law to provide for the recovery of damages by a party that has suffered an economic loss — as opposed to tort law that provides a basis for recovering for property damage or personal injury. How the economic loss rule is applied varies from state to state and [&hellip…
DetailsWhere Should I File My Business Lawsuit? Venue, Forum, and Jurisdiction in Arizona.
September 8, 2018When you file a lawsuit in the state of Arizona, you must file it in the proper venue and have personal jurisdiction over the defendant. But even if you get that right, the doctrine of forum non conveniens can get the lawsuit transferred to a court in another state or country if that alternative forum […]…
DetailsHow Does Discovery Work in Business Litigation?
August 23, 2018Discovery can occur before, during, and after a lawsuit. Parties can obtain deposition testimony or other discovery before a lawsuit is even filed if it is necessary to preserve evidence, under rule 27 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. For example, a key witness may be preparing to leave the country before t…
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