Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341
Recovery of costs by successful party: the cases that interpreted this section
616 citing cases reviewed of 626 in the citation index: 474 interpreted the section (annotated below), 142 cited it only in passing. Cases filed after 2026-06-29 may not have been reviewed yet.
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Appellate cost procedure
Section 12-341 entitles the prevailing party to costs on appeal upon compliance with the applicable appellate rule.
HEAD v. MESA · filed 2026-02-10
However, as the prevailing party, Defendants are entitled to their costs on appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21. A.R.S. § 12-341; Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. 21(b).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the prevailing party on appeal to recover costs incurred on appeal, subject to compliance with appellate procedure.
AUTO JUNCTION v. KALUZHIN · filed 2026-02-26
But as the prevailing party on appeal, this Court awards Kaluzhin his costs incurred on appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21. A.R.S. § 12-341; Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the prevailing party to recover costs on appeal upon complying with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.
ASSOCIATED v. CITY OF PHOENIX · filed 2026-02-27
But as the prevailing party, we award the Minority Contractors costs on appeal upon complying with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A party who substantially prevails on appeal may recover appellate costs upon compliance with Rule 21.
In Re the Marriage of Wichansky · filed 2025-10-29
As Alexis has substantially prevailed on appeal, she may recover her appellate costs upon compliance with Rule 21, Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the prevailing party on appeal to recover appellate costs upon compliance with the applicable procedural rule.
Mohave v. Messner · filed 2026-03-23
But as the prevailing party on appeal, this Court awards Messner his costs incurred on appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21. A.R.S. § 12-341; Ariz. R. Civ. App. P. 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 entitles the prevailing party on appeal to recover costs upon compliance with Rule 21(b).
JUDICIAL WATCH INC v. MAYES · filed 2026-04-29
However, as the prevailing party on appeal, Judicial Watch is entitled to recover its costs under Section 12-341 upon compliance with Rule 21(b) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 entitles the successful party to recover costs on appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.
ANDERSON v. LIFEDEVINE5040 · filed 2026-05-07
The Thomases are entitled to recover their costs on appeal under A.R.S. § 12-341 upon their compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the successful party on appeal to recover taxable costs, subject to compliance with appellate procedure.
Mohr v. Mohr · filed 2026-05-26
Because Wife is the successful party on appeal, this Court awards her taxable costs contingent upon her compliance with Rule 21. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the successful party on appeal to recover taxable costs upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.
MALONEY v. DEMOFF · filed 2026-06-02
Because Demoff is the successful party on appeal, she may recover her taxable costs incurred in this appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 permits a prevailing party on appeal to recover costs upon compliance with ARCAP 21.
LE v. NORTH SHORE · filed 2026-06-09
Both parties request an award of attorney fees under A.R.S. §§ 12-341 and -341.01 as well as § 13.1 of the Declaration, which entitles the “prevailing party” in a lawsuit between the Association and an owner to “all attorney fees incurred[.]” As the prevailing party, the Association may recover reasonable attorney fees and costs upon compliance with ARCAP 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 entitles the successful party to recover costs on appeal upon compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.
Hendrix v. Djl · filed 2026-06-10
Under A.R.S. § 12-341, ... Hendrix Properties is entitled to recover its costs on appeal upon its compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 entitles successful parties to taxable costs on appeal, subject to compliance with ARCAP 21.
Vote Solar v. Acc · filed 2026-06-16
Appellants are each entitled to taxable costs upon compliance with ARCAP 21. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows a successful party to recover its costs on appeal, subject to appellate cost procedures.
FHMC v. BLUE CROSS · filed 2026-06-22
We also grant Blue Cross its costs on appeal. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the successful party to recover costs on appeal, subject to compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21(b).
Houston v. Penzone · filed 2026-06-25
We affirm and award the Sheriff his costs on appeal under A.R.S. § 12-341 subject to compliance with Arizona Rule of Civil Appellate Procedure 21(b).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 allows the prevailing party on appeal to recover its costs upon compliance with the appellate rules.
GALACTIC VENTURES v. MONSALVE · filed 2026-06-25
On appeal, Galactic seeks an award for costs under A.R.S. § 12-341. ... Because Galactic is the prevailing party in this appeal, the court awards Galactic its costs on appeal upon compliance with Rule 21, Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 entitles the prevailing party to costs on appeal upon compliance with Rule 21.
Gonzalez v. Okewole · filed 2026-06-26
But, as the prevailing party, Father is entitled to his costs on appeal upon compliance with Rule 21 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. See A.R.S. § 12-341.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Costs in arbitration challenge proceedings
Section 12-341’s mandatory cost award does not apply to costs incurred in arbitration challenge proceedings governed by the Uniform Arbitration Act.
Tessler v. Progressive · filed 2015-09-24
In an arbitration subject to the Uniform Arbitration Act, A.R.S. § 12-1514 governs the award of costs in arbitration challenge proceedings. And unlike A.R.S. § 12-341, an award of costs incurred during an arbitration challenge proceeding is discretionary.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Mandatory award of costs
Section 12-341 requires an award of costs to the successful party in a civil action; the court has no discretion to deny them.
In Re $15,379 in U.S. Currency · filed 2016-12-22
Macias also contends, as she did below, that she is entitled to recover her costs under A.R.S. § 12-341 as “[t]he successful party to a civil action.” We agree. An award of costs was mandatory and not subject to the trial court’s discretion.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 requires an award of costs to the successful party in a civil action unless another law provides otherwise.
Polyard v. Alattar · filed 2023-03-28
The award of costs to the successful party in a civil action is mandatory, not discretionary.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Costs in federal court
Section 12-341 does not govern costs when a federal court decides only federal-question claims; federal law governs any costs award.
Ortiz v. Nogales, City of · filed 2019-09-27
In their Motion to Dismiss, Defendants summarily request an award of attorneys’ fees and costs under A.R.S. §§ 12-341 and 12-341.01. (Doc. 48 at 13-14.) Because the ... Court has decided only those claims over which it has federal-question jurisdiction, any ... award of attorneys’ fees and costs is properly governed by federal law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Attorney's fees
Section 12-341 allows recovery of costs but does not authorize an award of attorney's fees.
Evans v. McAllister · filed 2024-01-09
The plain language of the statute only applies to costs and not attorney's fees.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 authorizes costs for the prevailing party but does not authorize attorney fees.
Nguyen v. Nguyen · filed 2024-03-12
Section 12-341 authorizes an award of costs but is silent as to fees. ... We award Nam, as the prevailing party, his costs on appeal upon compliance with ARCAP 21.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 12-341 does not authorize attorney fees, but a party with partial success may recover taxable costs on appeal.
Fraser v. State of Arizona · filed 2025-11-21
Fraser requests attorney fees and costs under A.R.S. § 12-341. Because this is not an attorney-fees statute, we deny his request for such fees. However, upon compliance with Rule 21 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, we award him all taxable costs on appeal. See Henry v. Cook, 189 Ariz. 42, 44 (App. 1996) (“[T]he party who obtains partial success is entitled to recover all taxable costs.”).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Costs in uncontested actions
Section 12-341 allows recovery of costs even when the action is uncontested.
Arthur v. Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Company · filed 2024-03-26
Plaintiff is, however, entitled to recover costs under A.R.S. § 12-341, which does not require that an action be contested in order for the Court to award costs.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Notes 451–474 of 474, oldest cases first.
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