A. If upon the trial it appears that the state has good title to all or any part of the property or estate described in the complaint, judgment shall be given that the state is seized or possessed thereof. A judgment for the state shall contain a description of the property and shall vest the title thereof in the state.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-884

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

B. If it appears that the state has no title, judgment shall be rendered dismissing the action, and the court may award costs to defendant.