A. If the interest of plaintiff expires before the time in which he may be put in possession, he shall obtain judgment for damages only.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-1256

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • 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.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. The plaintiff shall not recover for the use and occupation of the premises for more than five years prior to commencement of the action.

C. When plaintiff is entitled to damages for withholding, using or injuring the property, defendant may set off the value of permanent improvements made thereon to the extent of the damages.

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