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0 Replies and 16231 Views R-12-0043 Petition to Amend Rules 7.1 and 56, Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0043 Petition to Amend Rules 7.1 and 56, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would impose limits on the filing of motions to strike and adopt procedures for objecting to evidence submitted in connection with motions Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 North 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6266 (602) 252.4804 Jo...
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0 Replies and 16405 Views R-12-0042 Petition to Amend Rule 7.1, Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0042 Petition to Amend Rule 7.1, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would add new Rule 7.1(g) to make uniform the procedure for requesting and granting extensions of time for briefing Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 North 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6266 (602) 252.4804 John.Furlongstaff.azbar...
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0 Replies and 16516 Views R-12-0040 Petition to Amend Rule 15(a)(1), Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0040 Petition to Amend Rule 15(a)(1), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would correct an unintended consequence of a prior amendment with respect to when a party may amend a pleading as a matter of course Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona ...
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60 Replies and 64899 Views R-11-0031 Rule 4.1(i), Ariz.R.Civ.Proc. (“Service of process within Arizona”)   Started by �Anonymous
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 Petition to Amend Rule 4.1(i), Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would permit service of process on an administrative assistant or employee of a chief executive officer, secretary, clerk, or recording officer of a public entity's governing group Petitioners: Geoffrey M. Trachtenberg (019338) L...
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0 Replies and 15699 Views R-12-0027 Rule 42, ERs 1.5, 4.2,4.3 and 6.5, Rules of the Supreme Court and Rules 5.1 and 11, Ariz. R. Civ Proc.   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0027 Petition to Amend ERs 1.5, 4.2, 4.3, and 6.5, Rule 42, Ariz. Rules of the Supreme Court, and Rules 5.1 and 11, Ariz. Rules of Civil Procedure Would facilitate limited-scope or short-term legal representation Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6266 602.252.4804 John.Furlongstaff.azbar.org Filed May 14, 2012 Comments due ...
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8 Replies and 17934 Views R-12-0008 Petition to Amend Rules 4.1(d) & 5(c), Rules of CV Procedure; and Rule 41(C) & 41(D), Rules of Family Law Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0008 Petition to Amend Rule 4.1(d), 5(c), Rules of Civil Procedure, & Rule 41(C), 41(D), Rules of Family Law Procedure Would clarify rule, including defining a 'person of suitable age and discretion' Petitioner: Arizona Process Servers Association Patty Chlebanowski, Secretary 1145 W. McDowell Road ...
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02 Jul 2012 11:54 AM
3 Replies and 14745 Views R-11-0034 Petition to Amend Rule 56, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0034 Petition to Amend Rule 56, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would modify Rule 56, Summary Judgment, to conform to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in some areas and would address ambiguities in Rule 56(f) relating to discovery/deposition requests Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoe...
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25 Jun 2012 01:07 PM
1 Replies and 14457 Views R-11-0042 Petition to Abrogate Rule 16(g)(2) and Rule 84, Form 3, Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0042 Petition to abrogate Rule 16(g)(2) and Rule 84, Form 3, Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would eliminate requirement of filing an Alternative Dispute Resolution report with the court Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 602.252.4804 John.Furlongstaff.azbar.org ...
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19 Jun 2012 12:28 PM
2 Replies and 15902 Views R-11-0017 Ariz. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(4)   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0017 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 26(b)(4), ARIZ. R. CIV. P. Would conform Arizona rule to Rule 26(b)(4), Fed. R. Civ. P., to provide work product protection for most communication with expert witnesses. Petitioner: James D. Smith State Bar No. 016760 2 N. Central Ave. Suite 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-364-7000 Facsimile: 602-...
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21 May 2012 04:20 PM
2 Replies and 15961 Views R-12-0022 Rules 28 and 45, AZ Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0022 Petition to Amend Rules 28 and 45, Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would implement the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, providing procedures for litigants in one state to depose individuals in another state and to secure the production of discoverable materials located in another state Petitioners: Barbara Atwood Commissioner, Uniform Law Commission James E. Rogers C...
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18 May 2012 01:44 PM
1 Replies and 14542 Views R-11-0037 Rule 15(a)(3), Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0037 Petition to Amend Rule 15(a)(3), Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would conform the rule to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Petitioner: Michael Raine, ASB027509 3602 East Campbell Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85018 Telephone: (602) 952-1177 Fax: (602) 952-2600 Email: Michael.Raineeckleylaw.com Comments due May 21, 2012. Rejected 8/2...
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4 Replies and 18723 Views R-11-0018 Rule 10(d), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0018 Petition to Amend Rule 10(d), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would amend requirement that documents not exceed 28 lines per page to 22 lines per page to conform to double spacing requirement Petitioner: Cindy L Bedsaul 4222 East Fairmount Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85018 602-667-3255 clbgknet.com Filed May 16, 2011 ...
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18 May 2012 11:43 AM
3 Replies and 15513 Views R-11-0038 Rule 55, Rules of CV Procedure and Rule 44, Rules of Family Law Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0038 Petition to Amend Rule 55, Rules of CV Procedure and Rule 44, Rules of Family Law Procedure Would clarify rules regarding entry of default Petitioner: Honorable Norman J. Davis Presiding Judge Maricopa County Superior Court 125 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 Ph: (602)5...
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07 May 2012 04:23 PM
0 Replies and 16385 Views R-12-0026 Rule 4(d), Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0026 Petition to Amend Rule 4(d), Rules of Civil Procedure Would add 'constable' and 'constable's deputy' to the list of persons authorized to serve process Petitioner: Arizona Constables Association Philip Hazlett, President 7119 E. Shea Boulevard Suite 109-196 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 372-2566 ...
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0 Replies and 15302 Views R-12-0021 RULES 4(d) and 4(e), Ariz. Rules Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-12-0021 Petition to Amend Rules 4(d) and 4(e), Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would change references to 'registered' private process server to 'certified' private process server, and would strike language regarding required qualifications for certification, as such provisions are specified in Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 7-204 Petitioner: David K. Byers Administrative Director of the Courts Arizona Supreme Court ...
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0 Replies and 16080 Views R-11-0044 Petition to Amend Rule 31(c), Ariz. R. Civ. P.   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0044 Petition to Amend Rule 31(c), Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would delete requirement that parties file depositions upon written questions Petitioner: Ellen M. Crowley Chief Staff Attorney, Arizona Supreme Court 1501 W. Washington, Suite 415 Phoenix, AZ 85007-3231 Telephone: (602) 452-3528 Facsimile: (602) 452-3482 Filed: December 29, 2011 ...
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0 Replies and 15309 Views R-11-0035 Petition to Amend Rule 8(c), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0035 Petition to Amend Rule 8(c), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Would eliminate 'discharge in bankruptcy' as an affirmative defense required to be pled in an answer or be waived Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6288 602.252.4804 ...
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0 Replies and 15705 Views R-11-0032 Petition to Amend Rule 53(b)(3), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0032 Petition to Amend Rule 53(b)(3), Ariz. R. Civ. P. Would change the requirement that a prospective master file a conflicts affidavit before appointment, so that the affidavit would be required after a court's referral of a matter to the prospective master, but before he or she accepts the appointment. Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street...
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2 Replies and 14292 Views R-11-0009 Petition to Amend Rules 5(c) and 6(e), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-11-0009 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 5(c) AND 6(e), ARIZ. R. CIV. P. WOULD PERMIT SERVICE THROUGH EITHER A COURT-AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OR, WHEN AN ATTORNEY IS BEING SERVED ON BEHALF OF A PARTY, BY ELECTRONIC MAIL Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th St., Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 Pho...
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20 Jun 2011 09:22 AM
1 Replies and 14850 Views R-10-0036 Petition to Permanently Adopt Rules 8(h)(3), 8(i), 16.3, and 39.1 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure   Started by �Anonymous R-10-0036 Petition to Adopt Rules 8(h)(3), 8(i), 16.3, and 39.1, Ariz. R. Civ. P., on a permanent basis Would make complex litigation pilot program, adopted on an experimental basis in 2002, permanent Petitioner: David K. Byers, Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 452-3242 Fax: (602) 452-3480 ...
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