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fiduciary duty claim in Arizona

7 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1963–2025 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Standard Chartered PLC v. Price Waterhousegreen
arizctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2018
2 sentences

2018See Standard Chartered PLC, 190 Ariz. at 26 . ¶46 Similarly, the Atkinses do not explain how Snell breached its fiduciary duty to Missy on her separate claim, which is based on the PNA.

2011Whether a fiduciary relationship exists is generally a question of fact unless the evidence would be insufficient to support a verdict, in which case the court may rule as a matter of law. *334 Standard Chartered PLC v. Price Waterhouse, 190 Ariz. 6, 24 , 945 P.2d 317, 335 (App.1996). ¶ 14 “A fiduciary relationship has been described as ‘something approximating business agency, professional relationship, or family tie impelling or inducing the trusting party to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise.’ ” Taeger v. Catholic Family and Cmty. Servs., 196 Ariz. 285, 290, ¶ 11 , 9

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Taeger v. CATHOLIC FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVS.green
arizctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2011
2 sentences

2011Whether a fiduciary relationship exists is generally a question of fact unless the evidence would be insufficient to support a verdict, in which case the court may rule as a matter of law. *334 Standard Chartered PLC v. Price Waterhouse, 190 Ariz. 6, 24 , 945 P.2d 317, 335 (App.1996). ¶ 14 “A fiduciary relationship has been described as ‘something approximating business agency, professional relationship, or family tie impelling or inducing the trusting party to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise.’ ” Taeger v. Catholic Family and Cmty. Servs., 196 Ariz. 285, 290, ¶ 11 , 9

2008Id. at 294, ¶ 27 , 995 P.2d at 730 . ¶ 53 In analyzing the question of whether there is a right to a jury trial for a breach of a fiduciary duty claim, we base our analysis on two premises: (1) claims for breach of fiduciary duty are equitable actions, and (2) no constitutional right to a jury trial exists for actions that were considered equitable at or near the time Arizona’s constitution was adopted.

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Zuckerman v. Transamerica Insurancegreen
ariz · 1982 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See A.R.S. § 12-548 (imposing a 6-year statute of limitations); see also Zuckerman, 133 Ariz. at 142 . ¶38 Based on those undisputed facts, a reasonable jury could infer appellees did not show “undivided loyalty to [the first LLC] in all matters affecting [its] interests.” True enough, Arizona law also says, “A member does not violate a duty or obligation under this chapter or under the operating agreement solely because the member’s conduct furthers the member’s own interest.” A.R.S. § 29-3409.E.

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Harry Bechtel and Cathleen Bechtel, Husband and Wife v. Liberty National Bank, a National Banking Associationgreen
ca9 · 1976 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Bank, 534 F.2d 1335, 1341 (9th Cir. 1976); see also Grand v. Nacchio, 214 Ariz. 9 , 28–29, ¶¶ 66–73 (App. 2006) (analyzing breach of a fiduciary duty claim based on misrepresentations under the law governing actions for deceit).

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Grand v. Nacchiogreen
arizctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Bank, 534 F.2d 1335, 1341 (9th Cir. 1976); see also Grand v. Nacchio, 214 Ariz. 9 , 28–29, ¶¶ 66–73 (App. 2006) (analyzing breach of a fiduciary duty claim based on misrepresentations under the law governing actions for deceit).

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Murphy Farrell Development, LLLP v. Sourantgreen
arizctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Murphy Farrell Dev., LLLP v. Sourant, 229 Ariz. 124, 133, ¶ 31 (App. 2012).

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In Re McDonnell's Estategreen
ariz · 1947 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Whether a fiduciary relationship exists is generally a question of fact unless the evidence would be insufficient to support a verdict, in which case the court may rule as a matter of law. *334 Standard Chartered PLC v. Price Waterhouse, 190 Ariz. 6, 24 , 945 P.2d 317, 335 (App.1996). ¶ 14 “A fiduciary relationship has been described as ‘something approximating business agency, professional relationship, or family tie impelling or inducing the trusting party to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise.’ ” Taeger v. Catholic Family and Cmty. Servs., 196 Ariz. 285, 290, ¶ 11 , 9

2011Whether a fiduciary relationship exists is generally a question of fact unless the evidence would be insufficient to support a verdict, in which case the court may rule as a matter of law. *334 Standard Chartered PLC v. Price Waterhouse, 190 Ariz. 6, 24 , 945 P.2d 317, 335 (App.1996). ¶ 14 “A fiduciary relationship has been described as ‘something approximating business agency, professional relationship, or family tie impelling or inducing the trusting party to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise.’ ” Taeger v. Catholic Family and Cmty. Servs., 196 Ariz. 285, 290, ¶ 11 , 9

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Henry v. Mayergreen
ariz · 1898 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Henry v. Mayer, 6 Ariz. 103, 114 , 53 P. 590, 593 (Ariz.Terr.1898) (“[T]he cause being one of equitable jurisdiction, the court below was not bound to submit any issue of fact to a jury, but, on the contrary, might, in its discretion, have properly refused the request made by the appellee ... for a jury trial.”); Cole v. Bean, 1 Ariz. 377, 378 , 25 P. 538 , 539 (Ariz.Terr.1878) (explaining that in cases in equity proceedings, “there seems to be no reason for the intervention of a jury” unless the court desires one). ¶ 54 As to the first premise, that a breach of a fiduciary duty (even if in th

2008Henry v. Mayer, 6 Ariz. 103, 114 , 53 P. 590, 593 (Ariz.Terr.1898) (“[T]he cause being one of equitable jurisdiction, the court below was not bound to submit any issue of fact to a jury, but, on the contrary, might, in its discretion, have properly refused the request made by the appellee ... for a jury trial.”); Cole v. Bean, 1 Ariz. 377, 378 , 25 P. 538 , 539 (Ariz.Terr.1878) (explaining that in cases in equity proceedings, “there seems to be no reason for the intervention of a jury” unless the court desires one). ¶ 54 As to the first premise, that a breach of a fiduciary duty (even if in th

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arizona. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Tovrea Land and Cattle Company v. Linsenmeyer green
ariz · 1966
1 sentence

2025Tovrea Land & Cattle Co., 100 Ariz. at 114 . ¶22 In assessing a fiduciary duty claim, the focus is on the “nature of the defendant’s preparations to compete.” See Sec.

12025–2025
Security Title Agency, Inc. v. Pope green
arizctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2025Title Agency, Inc. v. Pope, 219 Ariz. 480 , 492 ¶ 54 (App. 2008).

12025–2025
Cole v. Bean neutral
ariz · 1878
1 sentence

2008Henry v. Mayer, 6 Ariz. 103, 114 , 53 P. 590, 593 (Ariz.Terr.1898) (“[T]he cause being one of equitable jurisdiction, the court below was not bound to submit any issue of fact to a jury, but, on the contrary, might, in its discretion, have properly refused the request made by the appellee ... for a jury trial.”); Cole v. Bean, 1 Ariz. 377, 378 , 25 P. 538 , 539 (Ariz.Terr.1878) (explaining that in cases in equity proceedings, “there seems to be no reason for the intervention of a jury” unless the court desires one). ¶ 54 As to the first premise, that a breach of a fiduciary duty (even if in th

12008–2008
Parkerson v. Borst green
ca5 · 1920
1 sentence

1963Parkerson v. Borst, 5 Cir., 264 F. 761 , supra. The Parkerson case was similar in principle to the one at bar, involving the breach of a fiduciary duty and a claim of ratification in the ensuing action for damages.

11963–1963

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2101 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341 (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

DE 49 (1977–2026) NY 27 (2006–2023) TX 22 (2003–2024) IL 19 (1998–2021) CA 16 (1992–2026) MA 11 (2006–2026) OH 8 (2004–2025) AZ 7 (1963–2025) NC 7 (1993–2026) CO 6 (1992–2016) CT 6 (1999–2025) GA 6 (2013–2024) MI 4 (2020–2026) UT 4 (2018–2025) LA 3 (1997–2003) WA 3 (1990–2018) IN 3 (2000–2019) NV 2 (2019–2024) FL 2 (2008–2026) RI 2 (2004–2011) TN 2 (2004–2021) MD 2 (1964–1991)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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