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existence of a meritorious defense in Arizona

5 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1947–2016 0 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Copeland v. ARIZONA VET. MEM. COLISEUMgreen
arizctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Copeland, 176 Ariz. at 89, 859 P.2d at 199.

2016Copeland, 176 Ariz. at 89, 859 P.2d at 199.

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Almarez v. Superior Courtgreen
arizctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Almarez v. Superior Court, 146 Ariz. 189, 190 , 704 P.2d 830, 831 (App.1985). 5 .

1993See, e.g., Almarez v. Superior Court, 146 Ariz. 189, 190 , 704 P.2d 830, 831 (App.1985). 5 .

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Hirsch v. National Van Lines, Inc. green
ariz · 1983
2 sentences

1985With regard to the first element, it is clear that “carelessness is not synonymous with excusable neglect.” Hirsch v. National Van Lines, supra, 136 Ariz. at 309 , 666 P.2d at 54 .

1985With regard to the first element, it is clear that “carelessness is not synonymous with excusable neglect.” Hirsch v. National Van Lines, supra, 136 Ariz. at 309 , 666 P.2d at 54 .

11985–1985
Arizona Mining & Trading Co. v. Benton green
ariz · 1909
2 sentences

1969Hendrie Buick Co. v. Mack, supra; Arizona Mining & Trading Co. v. Benton, 12 Ariz. 373 , 100 P. 952 (1909).

1969Hendrie Buick Co. v. Mack, supra; Arizona Mining & Trading Co. v. Benton, 12 Ariz. 373 , 100 P. 952 (1909).

11969–1969
Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell green
ariz · 1942
2 sentences

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

11947–1947
Beltran v. Roll neutral
ariz · 1932
2 sentences

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

11947–1947
Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley neutral
ariz · 1925
2 sentences

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

11947–1947
Brown v. Beck green
ariz · 1946
2 sentences

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

1947Though we are well aware of the presumption in favor of the validity of the findings of the trial court, we believe defendant’s affidavit fulfills the requirements of showing both surprise, Brown v. Beck, 64 Ariz. 299 , 169 P.2d 855 , and the existence of a meritorious defense, Security Trust & Savings Bank v. Moseley, 27 Ariz. 562 , 234 P. 828 ; Beltran v. Roll, 39 Ariz. 417 , 7 P.2d 248 ; Swisshelm Gold Silver Co. v. Farwell, 59 Ariz. 162 , 124 P.2d 544 , which necessitates setting aside the default judgment and permitting the defendant to answer in order that a trial may be had upon the mer

11947–1947

Where else courts name it

IL 479 (1967–2026) NY 367 (1961–2026) OH 89 (1982–2024) FL 52 (1967–2026) ME 30 (1984–2023) AL 28 (1977–2024) TX 26 (1943–2026) SC 21 (1985–2025) IN 20 (1984–2023) MO 19 (1966–2023) PA 17 (1941–1996) MI 14 (1973–2020) NM 13 (1973–2023) VA 11 (1989–2016) MN 10 (1974–2016) CO 10 (1957–2015) MA 8 (1997–2011) CA 5 (1919–2023) AZ 5 (1947–2016) MT 5 (1980–2013) NC 5 (1994–2010) NV 4 (1972–2019) WI 4 (1984–2024) UT 4 (2008–2017) WA 4 (1967–2024) NE 4 (1897–2018) AK 3 (1965–1998) AR 3 (1979–1985) TN 3 (2010–2023) IA 2 (1976–1985) WV 2 (2013–2016) VI 2 (2003–2025) NJ 2 (2017–2024)

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