This bill proposes to amend the jurisdictional limit for the small claims division of the justice court in Arizona. Currently, the limit is set at $3,500, and the bill seeks to increase this limit to $5,000. This change applies to all civil actions where the debt, damage, tort, injury, or value of personal property claims does not exceed the specified amount, as well as actions involving the disaffirmation, avoidance, or rescission of contracts, or seeking equitable relief. The specific amendments involve the deletion of the phrase three thousand five hundred dollars and its replacement with $5,000 in the relevant statute, section 22-503. This update aims to provide a more accessible legal avenue for individuals seeking resolution in small claims cases, reflecting the need for adjustments in the legal framework to accommodate inflation and changing economic conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-503
Senate Engrossed Version: 22-503
House Engrossed Version: 22-503
Chaptered Version: 22-503