A. An injunction against the working and mining of a lode, placer or mining claim shall not be granted without notice to the opposite party, and, except as provided in subsection B, no preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order shall be issued to prevent the working or mining pending hearing of the application for the injunction.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-1807

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.

B. If a person unlawfully enters upon a mineral claim or lease with the intent to explore, hold, work or take minerals from the claim or lease, the owner of the claim or lease may apply to the superior court in the county in which the claim or lease is located for a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order. Prior to the issuance of a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order, the court shall determine that the applicant is legally entitled to the claim or lease.

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