L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 27

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 27 - Failure to Pay Filing Fee on Civil Appeal from Justice Court

When an appeal is taken in a civil case from the justice or municipal court to this court and the appellee fails to pay the clerk of the superior court the fee fixed by law within the time set forth in A.R.S. § 22-283 and Rule 12(d), Superior Court Rules of Appellate Procedure--Civil, the court upon the application of the appellant or on its own motion, if deemed just and appropriate, may:

(1) Direct entry of default against appellee;

(2) Affirm the decision in the lower court;

(3) Remand to the lower for further proceedings;

(4) Make ancillary orders pursuant to Rule 18(a), Superior Court Rules of Appellate Procedure--Civil, and

(5) Award costs to appellant.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 27

Adopted March 10, 1992, effective 3/21/1992.

HISTORICAL NOTES

The former Local Rules of Practice for Cochise County, Rule XXVII, Transcript of Testimony on Hearing for Appointment of Guardian of Minor, adopted June 22, 1987, effective September 1, 1987, was abrogated by order dated March 10, 1992, effective March 21, 1992. See now Rule 30.