REFERENCE TITLE: legal representation; corporations; partnerships |
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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HB 2076 |
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Introduced by Representatives Petersen, Mitchell: Fann, Lawrence
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AN ACT
amending title 12, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12‑132; amending title 22, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 22‑213; relating to legal representation.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 12, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-132, to read:
12-132. Representation; corporations; partnerships
A. In a superior court action:
1. A full‑time officer or authorized employee of a corporation may represent the corporation.
2. An active general partner or an authorized full‑time employee may represent a partnership.
B. This section is not intended to limit or otherwise interfere with a party's right to assign or to employ counsel to pursue the party's rights and remedies subsequent to the entry of judgment in an action.
Sec. 2. Title 22, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 22-213, to read:
22-213. Representation; corporations; partnerships
A. In a justice court action:
1. A full‑time officer or authorized employee of a corporation may represent the corporation.
2. An active general partner or an authorized full‑time employee may represent a partnership.
B. This section is not intended to limit or otherwise interfere with a party's right to assign or to employ counsel to pursue the party's rights and remedies subsequent to the entry of judgment in an action.