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Last Post 22 Apr 2021 04:33 PM by  Lynn Goar
R-21-0011 Petition to Amend Rule 68, Ariz. R. Civ. P.
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08 Jan 2021 02:06 PM
    State Bar of Arizona Petition

    Lisa M. Panahi, Bar No. 023421
    General Counsel
    State Bar of Arizona
    4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100
    Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
    (602) 340-7236
    [email protected]

    Would amend Ariz. Civ. P. r. 68 to offer of judgment rule to modify the sanctions available if a judgment is less (or more) than an offer and to exempt from the rule actions where only injunctive relief is sought.

    Filed: January 8, 2021

    Comments must be submitted on or before Monday, May 3, 2021.

    Replies must be submitted on or before Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
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    Lynn Goar
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    22 Apr 2021 04:33 PM
    Lynn Goar
    1955 W Grant Rd Ste 125
    Tucson, AZ 85745
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    I am not in favor of the proposal to change the sanctions of the rule. While some changes may be necessary, limiting sanctions to just 20% of the difference will not deter wealthy parties from pursuing litigation that drives the costs up, including requiring expert witnesses, and delaying.

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