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Damages Allocation in Arizona

Arizona’s comparative fault rule, codified at A.R.S. §§ 12-2505 and 12-2506, allocates damages among all parties in proportion to each party’s percentage of fault. Under this pure several-liability system, a defendant is liable only for the portion of the total damages that corresponds to that defendant’s assigned percentage of fault. The trier of fact determines each party’s fault percentage, and the court reduces the total damages award accordingly. The official statutes, available at the source link, set out the allocation formula and any applicable exceptions. A step-by-step worked example below demonstrates how the calculator applies the percentages from these statutes. To estimate your own allocation, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific fault percentages.

Governing authority

In Arizona, the damages allocation rule is set by A.R.S. §§ 12-2505, 12-2506. The verified packet cites A.R.S. §§ 12-2505, 12-2506 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/02505.htm).

Arizona damages allocation: governed by A.R.S. §§ 12-2505, 12-2506. The verified packet cites A.R.S. §§ 12-2505, 12-2506 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/02505.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.