A. If upon answer of defendant it appears that defendant claims only as a tenant, the answer shall also state the name and residence of the landlord. In such case, the landlord may be substituted by service of summons upon him and the judgment shall also be conclusive against the tenant.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-1253

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

B. A person acquiring title to land or an interest therein after commencement of the action shall take subject to notice of and without prejudice to the rights of the parties providing notice of lis pendens is filed in the manner and at the time provided for in section 12-1191.

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