Arizona Laws 12-2044. Adjudication of office; damages; several claimants
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A. When the action involves the right to an office, the complaint shall show the one who is entitled to the office, and the issues made thereon shall be tried. The judgment given shall adjudge who is entitled to the office. If judgment is given awarding the right to the office to the person alleged to be entitled thereto, he may recover the damages which he has sustained by reason of the usurpation of the office by defendant.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-2044
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. When several persons claim the same office or franchise, one action may be brought against all such persons to try their rights to the office or franchise.