Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-1214 (2026)

Abstract of title; inspection; cost

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A. If it is necessary to have an abstract of title of the property to be partitioned, plaintiff may procure one before commencing the action and may in his complaint state that he has done so and that the abstract is subject to inspection and use of all parties to the action, and designate a place where it will be kept for inspection. Otherwise the court may, upon application of any one of the parties, authorize such party to procure an abstract which when made shall be kept at some place designated by the court for inspection and use of all parties, any of whom may make a copy thereof.

B. The expense reasonably incurred in procuring an abstract shall be allowed to the party incurring it, with interest.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1972–2016 · leading case: Malhotra v. Malhotra, 377 P.3d 376 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016).

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Malhotra v. Malhotra, 377 P.3d 376 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Appellants argue the court also erred by failing to appoint commissioners to attempt a fair division in kind pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 12-1214 to 12-1218. However, the parties agreed partition in kind, i.”

Becchelli v. Becchelli, 497 P.2d 396 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1972). “In lieu of obtaining an abstract of title as provided by section 12-1214, the court may direct that it be supplied with a report as to the condition of title prepared by any title insurance company authorized to transact business in Arizona.”

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