# A.R.S. § 1-217: 1-217 Definitions of certain words when used in pleadings

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## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 1-217
- **Heading:** 1-217 Definitions of certain words when used in pleadings
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 217

## Text

1-217. Definitions of certain words when used in pleadings

In pleadings, civil or criminal:

1. "Horse" includes all kinds, ages and sexes of the horse species.

2. "Mule" includes all kinds, ages and sexes of the mule species.

3. "Neat animal" includes all kinds, ages and sexes of the bovine species.

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