Where 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…
DetailsDefining the Material Breach of a Contract
August 21, 2018When you enter into a contract for goods or services, you expect the other party to honor that contract in good faith. The other party’s unexpected breach, however, can significantly disrupt and stall your business plans and cause serious losses. To recover on a claim for breach of contract, the plaintiff must sa…
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