# A.R.S. § 12-1177: 12-1177 Trial and issue; postponement of trial

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1177

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 12-1177
- **Heading:** 12-1177 Trial and issue; postponement of trial
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 12 / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 1177

## Text

12-1177. Trial and issue; postponement of trial

A. On the trial of an action of forcible entry or forcible detainer, the only issue shall be the right of actual possession and the merits of title shall not be inquired into.

B. If a jury is demanded, it shall return a verdict of guilty or not guilty of the charge as stated in the complaint. If a jury is not demanded the action shall be tried by the court.

C. For good cause shown, supported by affidavit, the trial may be postponed for a time not to exceed three calendar days in a justice court or ten calendar days in the superior court.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 12-1171 12-1171 Acts which constitute forcible entry or detainer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1171.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1172 12-1172 Definition of forcible entry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1172.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1173 12-1173 Definition of forcible detainer; substitution of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1173.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1173.01 12-1173.01 Additional definition of forcible detainer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1173.01.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1174 12-1174 Immateriality of time possession obtained by tenant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1174.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1175 12-1175 Complaint and answer; service and return; notice and pleading requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1175.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1176 12-1176 Demand for jury; trial procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1176.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1177 12-1177 Trial and issue; postponement of trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1177.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1178 12-1178 Judgment; writ of restitution; limitation on issuance; criminal violation; notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1178.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1179 12-1179 Appeal to superior court; notice; bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1179.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1180 12-1180 Stay of proceedings on judgment; record on appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1180.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1181 12-1181 Trial and judgment on appeal; writ of restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1181.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1182 12-1182 Appeal to supreme court; stay and bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1182.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-1183 12-1183 Proceedings no bar to certain actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C8_A4_S1183.md)

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