Section 11.2 Pleadings

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

A.R.S. § 12-1117 sets forth the requirements for the complaint in a condemnation action, as follows:

The complaint shall set forth:

1. The name of the person asserting the public use for which the property is sought, as plaintiff.

2. The names of all owners and claimants of the property, if known, or a statement that they are unknown, as defendants.

3. A statement of the right of plaintiff.

4. If a right of way for a road, ditch, canal or other purpose is sought, the location and general route, accompanied with a map thereof.

5. A description of each piece of land sought to be taken, and whether the land includes the whole or only a part of an entire parcel or tract.

A.R.S. § 12-1116 states that, at least twenty days prior to filing a condemnation action, the plaintiff shall deliver to the property owner of record a written offer to purchase the property or interest based on the plaintiff’s estimate of just compensation and an appraisal supporting the amount of proposed...