Stay Civil Suit Arizona

Summary

In Arizona, you can cite Rule 1.5 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in a motion to stay a civil case during a criminal investigation. If a judge orders the plaintiff to file an amended complaint and they fail to do so but serve the defendant with discovery, the defendant can file a Motion to Stay Discovery. This motion requests the court to pause the discovery process until the plaintiff complies with the courts order. Consult a legal professional for tailored advice.

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What laws can i site in a motion to stay civil suit while criminal investigation in ongoing in the state of arizona
In Arizona, two laws can be cited in a motion to stay a civil case:
*. Rule *.* of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure: allows a court to control its docket and manage cases.
*. Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: protects against self-incrimination, which could apply if the civil case is related to the criminal one.
Please consult with a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.
In arizona if the judge ordered plaintiff to file amended complaint and the plaintiff has not filed amended complaint but served defendant with discovery what motion can defendant file to postpone discovery until plaintiff follows court order
In Arizona, the defendant can potentially file a Motion to Stay Discovery. This motion requests the court to pause the discovery process until the plaintiff complies with the court's order to file an amended complaint. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional for personalized advice.