A. If the answer or reply upon an application for writ of mandamus raises a question of fact, the court shall try such question, or may order the question tried before a jury. The question to be tried by the jury shall be distinctly stated in the order for the trial.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-2025

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

B. If the application is made in the supreme court the court shall designate a superior court for the trial of an issue of fact, and transmit to such court a certified copy of the order for trial.

C. The superior court shall thereupon try such issue to a jury as a trial in civil actions, and shall certify the verdict to the supreme court if no motion for a new trial is made within five days or if such motion is made and denied, when it is denied.

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