In an action for the recovery of specific personal property, if the property has not been delivered to the plaintiff, or if the defendant by his answer claims a return thereof, the jury, if its verdict is in favor of the plaintiff, or if its verdict is in favor of the defendant and it also finds that defendant is entitled to have the property returned to him, it shall determine the value of the property and may at the same time assess the damages, if any are claimed in the complaint or answer, which the prevailing party has sustained by reason of the taking or detention of such property.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-1307

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
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