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AOCLJCV5F

Counterclaim

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch

This form is used to file a counterclaim, which means you are asking the court to rule on a claim that is related to the original lawsuit. It allows a party to bring their own claim against another person in the same case.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a civil case in the Limited Jurisdiction Court when a party wants to make a claim against another person who has already sued them.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Counterclaim, which lets you file a claim against someone in the same lawsuit that was already started. Great for when you want to sue someone back in the same case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is for either party involved in the case to file.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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