Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-501 (2026)

Effect of absence from state

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When a person against whom there is a cause of action is without the state at the time the cause of action accrues or at any time during which the action might have been maintained, such action may be brought against the person after his return to the state. The time of such person's absence shall not be counted or taken as a part of the time limited by the provisions of this chapter.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 33 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1949–2022 · leading case: Kenyon v. Hammer, 688 P.2d 961 (Ariz. 1984).

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Kenyon v. Hammer, 688 P.2d 961 (Ariz. 1984). · cites it 4× “The general statutes pertaining to all tort and contract claims contain tolling provisions applicable when the defendant was outside the state at the time the cause of action accrued (A.R.S. § 12-501) or where the person entitled to bring the action was a minor, of unsound mind…”

Doe v. Roe, 955 P.2d 951 (Ariz. 1998). · cites it 4× “See Historical Notes to A.R.S. §§ 12-501 to 12-510. [16] The court went on to note that in past constructions of the probate code, the focus had been on "a person's ability to care for his or her personal safety and provide basic human needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.”

Selby v. Karman, 521 P.2d 609 (Ariz. 1974). · cites it 14× “A.R.S. § 12-501 provides: “When a person against whom there is a cause of action is without the state at the time the cause of action accrues or at any time during which the action might have been maintained, such action may be brought against the person after his return to the…”

Bailey v. Superior Court, 694 P.2d 324 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 10× “In opposition, Holmes relied on A.R.S. § 12-501, which provides: “When a person against whom there is a cause of action is without the state at the time the cause of action accrues or at any time during which the action might have been maintained, such action may be brought…”

Montano v. Browning, 48 P.3d 494 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 12-501 (limitations period tolled during defendant’s absence from state); A.”

Mayer v. Good Samaritan Hosp., 482 P.2d 497 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 4× “See A.R.S. § 12-501 relating to defendant's absence from the state; 12-502 relating to minority, insanity and imprisonment; and 12-504 relating to the effect on the statute of limitations of either the prospective plaintiff or prospective defendant's death.”

Porter v. Spader, 239 P.3d 743 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 2× “§§ 12-501 (2003) (providing that the absence of a defendant from the state at the time the cause of action accrues or during the limitations period extends the limitations period); 12-502 (2003) (providing that minors and persons of “unsound mind” are considered “disabled” as a…”

Engle Bros. v. Superior Ct., in & for Cty. of Pima, 533 P.2d 714 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1975). · cites it 4× “A.R.S. § 12-501. If petitioner was amenable to service of process, it was not “absent” within the meaning of A.”

Goodwin v. Hewlett, 710 P.2d 466 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 8× “The court also ruled that, pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-501, the judgment became dormant in February 1980, the date Hewlett ceased to be a resident of the state, thereby tolling the five-year renewal period of A.”

Donald Emery Major v. Arizona State Prison, John Moran, H. J. Cardwell, Capt. Houlihan, 642 F.2d 311 (9th Cir. 1981). · cites it 2× “. the terms ‘without the state’ and ‘absence’ as used in A.”

Phillips v. Anchor Hocking Glass Corp., 413 P.2d 732 (Ariz. 1966). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 12-501 provides : “12-501. Effect of absence from state When a person against whom there is a cause of action is without the state at the time the cause of action accrues or at any time during which the action might have been maintained, such action may be brought…”

Smith v. Lachter (In Re Smith), 293 B.R. 220 (9th Cir. BAP 2003). · cites it 3× “§ 12-501 states as follows: When a person against whom there is a cause of action is without the state at the time the cause of action accrues or at any time during which the action might have been maintained, such action may be brought against the person after his return to the…”

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