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acceleration clause in Arizona

16 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2022 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Wheel Estate Corp. v. Webbgreen
arizctapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2012–2018
2 sentences

2018Unless the creditor exercises the option, the statute of limitations applies to each installment separately, and does not begin to run on any installment until it is due.”); Wheel Estate Corp. v. Webb, 139 Ariz. 506, 508 (App. 1983) (cause of action accrues when holder exercises option to accelerate).

2012See Wheel Estate, 139 Ariz. at 508 , 679 P.2d at 531 (citation omitted) (“[T]he assignees exercised the option to accelerate by taking possession of the mobile home.”); see also Markle v. Columbia Union Nat'l Bank & Trust Co., 483 S.W.2d 682, 685 (Mo.Ct.App.1972) (describing repossession as “a sufficient overt act” to exercise option to accelerate). ¶ 16 We reverse the judgment of the superior court and remand for further appropriate proceedings, which may include consideration of Madison’s laches claim. 1 The superior court has not yet considered that issue given its dismissal on statute of l

22
Ciavarelli v. Zimmermangreen
arizctapp · 1979 · cited in 5 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1979–2021
2 sentences

1979As we recently stated in discussing the election to invoke an acceleration clause: “We do not believe that appellees’ insistence that they be paid according to the terms of the note and deed of trust constitutes harsh, oppressive, or inequitable conduct.” Ciavarelli v. Zimmerman, 122 Ariz. 143 , 593 P.2d 697 (1979).

1979As we recently stated in discussing the election to invoke an acceleration clause: “We do not believe that appellees’ insistence that they be paid according to the terms of the note and deed of trust constitutes harsh, oppressive, or inequitable conduct.” Ciavarelli v. Zimmerman, 122 Ariz. 143 , 593 P.2d 697 (1979).

15
BASELINE FINANCIAL SERVICES v. Madisongreen
arizctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2018The court of appeals reaffirmed this rule in Baseline , adding that even though the acceleration clause did not require notice to the debtor, a creditor "must undertake some affirmative act to make clear to the debtor it has accelerated the obligation" before the statute of limitations begins to run. 229 Ariz. at 544 ¶ 8, 278 P.3d at 322 . ¶ 14 Here, relying on Navy Federal and Baseline , the court of appeals held that "the bank could not sue to collect the outstanding balance on the account unless and until [Santos] failed to comply with a demand for payment in full or a notice by the lender

2018The court of appeals reaffirmed this rule in Baseline , adding that even though the acceleration clause did not require notice to the debtor, a creditor "must undertake some affirmative act to make clear to the debtor it has accelerated the obligation" before the statute of limitations begins to run. 229 Ariz. at 544 ¶ 8, 278 P.3d at 322 . ¶ 14 Here, relying on Navy Federal and Baseline , the court of appeals held that "the bank could not sue to collect the outstanding balance on the account unless and until [Santos] failed to comply with a demand for payment in full or a notice by the lender

12
Navy Federal Credit Union v. Jonesgreen
arizctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019Decision of the Court defaulted installment.” Id. (quoting 54 C.J.S.

2018Credit Union v. Jones, 187 Ariz. 493, 495 (App. 1996) (“[I]f the acceleration clause in a debt payable in installments is optional, a cause of action as to future nondelinquent installments does not accrue until the creditor chooses to take advantage of the clause and accelerate the balance.

12
Browne v. Nowlingreen
ariz · 1977 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022An acceleration clause, however, is only “exercisable at the lender’s option.” Browne v. Nowlin, 117 Ariz. 73, 75 (1977).

11
Barnett v. Hitching Post Lodge, Inc.green
ariz · 1966 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Those cases involved a judicial foreclosure seeking the principal amount, Barnett v. Hitching Post Lodge, Inc., 101 Ariz. 488, 492 (1966), or an acceleration clause that was automatically invoked when the debtor defaulted, Prevo v. McGinnis, 142 Ariz. 298, 302 (App. 1984).

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Meadowbrook Gardens, Ltd. v. WMFMT Real Estate Ltd. Partnershipgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020P’ship, 980 S.W.2d 916, 919 (Tex. App. 1998) (finding that a notice of intent to accelerate combined with a notice of trustee’s sale was sufficient to accelerate the debt).

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Prevo v. McGinnisgreen
arizctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Those cases involved a judicial foreclosure seeking the principal amount, Barnett v. Hitching Post Lodge, Inc., 101 Ariz. 488, 492 (1966), or an acceleration clause that was automatically invoked when the debtor defaulted, Prevo v. McGinnis, 142 Ariz. 298, 302 (App. 1984).

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Markle v. Columbia Union National Bank & Trust Co.green
moctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Wheel Estate, 139 Ariz. at 508 , 679 P.2d at 531 (citation omitted) (“[T]he assignees exercised the option to accelerate by taking possession of the mobile home.”); see also Markle v. Columbia Union Nat'l Bank & Trust Co., 483 S.W.2d 682, 685 (Mo.Ct.App.1972) (describing repossession as “a sufficient overt act” to exercise option to accelerate). ¶ 16 We reverse the judgment of the superior court and remand for further appropriate proceedings, which may include consideration of Madison’s laches claim. 1 The superior court has not yet considered that issue given its dismissal on statute of l

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Arizona Coffee Shops, Inc. v. Phoenix Downtown Parking Ass'n green
ariz · 1963
2 sentences

1985An action to accelerate and foreclose a mortgage being an equitable proceeding, Arizona Coffee Shops v. Phoenix Downtown Parking Ass’n, 95 Ariz. 98 , 387 P.2d 801 (1963), it is not enough to allege merely that the acceleration clause has been violated.

1985An action to accelerate and foreclose a mortgage being an equitable proceeding, Arizona Coffee Shops v. Phoenix Downtown Parking Ass’n, 95 Ariz. 98 , 387 P.2d 801 (1963), it is not enough to allege merely that the acceleration clause has been violated.

31969–1985
Mertola, LLC v. Santos neutral
arizctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2018The court of appeals reaffirmed this rule in Baseline , adding that even though the acceleration clause did not require notice to the debtor, a creditor "must undertake some affirmative act to make clear to the debtor it has accelerated the obligation" before the statute of limitations begins to run. 229 Ariz. at 544 ¶ 8, 278 P.3d at 322 . ¶ 14 Here, relying on Navy Federal and Baseline , the court of appeals held that "the bank could not sue to collect the outstanding balance on the account unless and until [Santos] failed to comply with a demand for payment in full or a notice by the lender

2018The court of appeals reaffirmed this rule in Baseline , adding that even though the acceleration clause did not require notice to the debtor, a creditor "must undertake some affirmative act to make clear to the debtor it has accelerated the obligation" before the statute of limitations begins to run. 229 Ariz. at 544 ¶ 8, 278 P.3d at 322 . ¶ 14 Here, relying on Navy Federal and Baseline , the court of appeals held that "the bank could not sue to collect the outstanding balance on the account unless and until [Santos] failed to comply with a demand for payment in full or a notice by the lender

12018–2018
Central Home Trust Co. v. Lippincott green
fladistctapp · 1980
1 sentence

2012As in Lippincott , the internal write off was simply an “accounting procedure within the bank” and not an affirmative exercise of the optional acceleration clause. 392 So.2d at 933 . ¶ 15 Repossession of the Cadillac in December 2007, on the other hand, was an affirmative act sufficient to exercise the acceleration clause.

12012–2012
Frei v. Hamilton green
arizctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1984Frei v. Hamilton, 123 Ariz. 544 , 601 P.2d 307 (App.1979).

1984Frei v. Hamilton, 123 Ariz. 544 , 601 P.2d 307 (App.1979).

11984–1984
Baltimore Life Insurance Company v. Harn green
arizctapp · 1971
2 sentences

1983“It follows that the invocation of the [acceleration] clause must be based on grounds that are reasonable on their face.” 15 Ariz.App. at 81 , 486 P.2d at 193 .

1983“It follows that the invocation of the [acceleration] clause must be based on grounds that are reasonable on their face.” 15 Ariz.App. at 81 , 486 P.2d at 193 .

11983–1983
Baker v. Leight green
ariz · 1962
2 sentences

1983Other statutory restrictions prohibit the full exercise of due-on-sale clauses by limiting the fee lenders can charge for transfer of a loan, or by restricting or disallowing interest rate changes during the life of the mortgage, or upon assumption of the mortgage loan.” 7 The evolution of state restrictions on the enforcement of due-on-sale clauses in Arizona begins with Baker v. Leight, 91 Ariz. 112 , 370 P.2d 268 (1962), wherein the court held that an agreement to sell is a conveyance within the meaning of an acceleration clause.

1983Other statutory restrictions prohibit the full exercise of due-on-sale clauses by limiting the fee lenders can charge for transfer of a loan, or by restricting or disallowing interest rate changes during the life of the mortgage, or upon assumption of the mortgage loan.” 7 The evolution of state restrictions on the enforcement of due-on-sale clauses in Arizona begins with Baker v. Leight, 91 Ariz. 112 , 370 P.2d 268 (1962), wherein the court held that an agreement to sell is a conveyance within the meaning of an acceleration clause.

11983–1983
Munger v. Boardman green
ariz · 1939
2 sentences

1969Appellants cite Munger v. Boardman, 53 Ariz. 271 , 88 P.2d 536 (1939) and Arizona Coffee Shops, Inc. v. Phoenix Downtown Parking Association, 95 Ariz. 98 , 387 P.2d 801 (1963) in support of their position.

1969Appellants cite Munger v. Boardman, 53 Ariz. 271 , 88 P.2d 536 (1939) and Arizona Coffee Shops, Inc. v. Phoenix Downtown Parking Association, 95 Ariz. 98 , 387 P.2d 801 (1963) in support of their position.

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341.01 (6) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2101 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-548 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 100 (1910–2025) TX 54 (1925–2025) CA 45 (1927–2025) FL 44 (1927–2024) GA 34 (1934–2003) MI 33 (1930–2025) PA 24 (1928–2019) LA 23 (1933–2025) IL 22 (1904–2025) OH 22 (1912–2017) MA 21 (1956–2022) NJ 19 (1929–2024) IA 17 (1925–2022) AZ 16 (1969–2022) KS 16 (1915–2022) OK 15 (1936–2024) MO 14 (1927–2016) IN 13 (1936–2020) TN 13 (1915–2018) CT 12 (1933–2002) AR 11 (1924–1982) AL 11 (1929–2017) CO 10 (1954–2020) NC 10 (1948–2024) MD 10 (1954–2002) WA 10 (1929–2026) ND 10 (1918–1997) VA 9 (1919–2025) MS 9 (1955–2021) ME 8 (1973–2024) MN 7 (1924–1986) WI 7 (1929–2018) NM 7 (1941–2024) OR 7 (1919–1999) NE 7 (1926–2022) UT 7 (1935–2019) SD 6 (1927–1982) DE 6 (1930–2017) RI 4 (1974–2018) ID 3 (1922–1988) KY 3 (1937–1998) VT 3 (1993–2005) MT 3 (1923–1962) HI 3 (1997–2013) SC 2 (1940–1984) WY 2 (1933–1981)

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