A.R.S. 12-548, 12-549, 12-550
Contract in writing for debt; six year limitation (12-548)
An action for debt where indebtedness is evidenced by or founded upon a contract in writing executed within the state shall be commenced and prosecuted within six years after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward.
Foreign judgment (12-549)
An action upon a judgment or decree rendered in another state or foreign country shall be barred if by the laws of such state or country such action would there be barred and the judgment or decree is incapable of being otherwise enforced there.
General limitation (12-550)
Actions other than for recovery of real property for which no limitation is otherwise prescribed shall be brought within four years after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward.
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A.R.S. 12-551, 12-552
Product liability (12-551)
A product liability action as defined in section 12-681 shall be commenced and prosecuted within the period prescribed in section 12-542, except that no product liability action may be commenced and prosecuted if the cause of action accrues more than twelve years after the product was first sold for use or consumption, unless the cause of action is based upon the negligence of the manufacturer or seller or a breach of an express warranty provided by the manufacturer or seller.
Actions involving development of real property design, engineering and construction of improvements (12-552)
A. Notwithstanding any other statute, no action or arbitration based in contract may be instituted or maintained against a person who develops or develops and sells real property, or performs or furnishes the design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision, testing, construction or observation of construction of an improvement to real property more than eight years after substantial completion of the improvement to real property.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, in the case of injury to real property or an improvement to real property, if the injury occurred during the eighth year after the substantial completion, or, in the case of a latent defect, was not discovered until the eighth year after substantial completion, an action to recover damages for injury to the real property may be brought within one year after the date on which the injury to real property or an improvement to real property occurred or a latent defect was discovered, but in no event may an action be brought more than nine years after the substantial completion of the improvement.
C. The limitations in subsections A and B of this section include any action based on implied warranty arising out of the contract or the construction, including implied warranties of habitability, fitness or workmanship.
D. Nothing in this section applies to actions for personal injury or death nor shall this section operate to shorten the period of warranty provided in an express written warranty.
E. For the purposes of subsections A, B and C of this section, an improvement to real property is considered substantially complete when any of the following first occurs:
1. It is first used by the owner or occupant of the improvement.
2. It is first available for use after having been completed according to the contract or agreement covering the improvement, including agreed changes to the contract or agreement.
3. Final inspection, if required, by the governmental body which issued the building permit for the improvement.
F. In this section an action based in contract is an action based on a written real estate contract, sales agreement, construction agreement, conveyance or written agreement for construction or for the services set forth in subsection A of this section. This section shall not be construed to extend the period prescribed by the laws of this state for bringing any action. If a shorter period of limitation is prescribed for a specific action, the shorter period governs.
G. With respect to an improvement to real property that was substantially complete on or before September 15, 1989, the eight and nine-year periods established in subsections A and B of this section shall begin to run on September 15, 1989. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of this section and section 12-505, subsection A, this subsection applies to claims that accrued before the effective date of this amendment to this section.
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A.R.S. 12-553
Limited liability of equine owners and owners of equine facilities; exception; definitions
A. An equine owner or an agent of an equine owner who regardless of consideration allows another person to take control of an equine is not liable for an injury to or the death of the person if:
1. The person has taken control of the equine from the owner or agent when the injury or death occurs.
2. The person or the parent or legal guardian of the person if the person is under eighteen years of age has signed a release before taking control of the equine.
3. The owner or agent has properly installed suitable tack or equipment or the person has personally tacked the equine with tack the person owned, leased or borrowed. If the person has personally tacked the equine, the person assumes full responsibility for the suitability, installation and condition of the tack.
4. The owner or agent assigns the person to a suitable equine based on a reasonable interpretation of the person's representation of his skills, health and experience with and knowledge of equines.
B. Subsection A does not apply to an equine owner or agent of the equine owner who is grossly negligent or commits wilful, wanton or intentional acts or omissions.
C. An owner, lessor or agent of any riding stable, rodeo ground, training or boarding stable or other private property that is used by a rider or handler of an equine with or without the owner's permission is not liable for injury to or death of the equine or the rider or handler.
D. Subsection C does not apply to an owner, lessor or agent of any riding stable, rodeo ground, training or boarding stable or other private property that is used by a rider or handler of an equine if either of the following applies:
1. The owner, lessor or agent knows or should know that a hazardous condition exists and the owner, lessor or agent fails to disclose the hazardous condition to a rider or handler of an equine.
2. The owner, lessor or agent is grossly negligent or commits wilful, wanton or intentional acts or omissions.
E. As used in this section:
1. "Equine" means a horse, pony, mule, donkey or ass.
2. "Release" means a document that a person signs before taking control of an equine from the owner or owner's agent and that acknowledges that the person is aware of the inherent risks associated with equine activities, is willing and able to accept full responsibility for his own safety and welfare and releases the equine owner or agent from liability unless the equine owner or agent is grossly negligent or commits wilful, wanton or intentional acts or omissions.
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A.R.S. 12-554
Limited liability; baseball facilities; definitions
A. An owner is not liable for injuries to spectators who are struck by baseballs, baseball bats or other equipment used by players during a baseball game unless the owner either:
1. Does not provide protective seating that is reasonably sufficient to satisfy expected requests.
2. Intentionally injures a spectator.
B. This section does not prevent or limit the liability of an owner who fails to maintain the premises of the baseball stadium in a reasonably safe condition.
C. This section does not create an independent duty of care for a registered design professional or licensed contractor.
D. A registered design professional or a licensed contractor who is involved in the design, construction or operation of the facility is not liable for injuries to spectators who are struck by baseballs, baseball bats or other equipment used by players during a baseball game unless a registered design professional or a licensed contractor either:
1. Does not provide for protective seating that is reasonably sufficient to satisfy expected requests.
2. Intentionally injures a spectator.
E. This section does not prevent or limit liability of a registered design professional or a licensed contractor who fails to design, construct or operate the premises of the baseball stadium in a reasonably safe condition or manner.
F. As used in this section:
1. "Baseball game" means an amateur or professional baseball game, whether for exhibition or competition. Baseball game includes pregame and postgame activities regardless of the time of day when the game is played.
2. "Owner" means a person, city, town, county, special district, limited liability company, school district, community college district, college or university that is in lawful possession and control of a baseball team or facility in which baseball games are played. Owner includes an employee or agent of the owner.
3. "Protective seating" means either:
(a) An area in which a screen to prevent a ball or bat from entering the seating area exists between the spectator and the playing field.
(b) An area that is reasonably safe for the avoidance of injuries from baseballs, baseball bats or other equipment used by players during a baseball game.
4. "Spectator" means a person who is present at a baseball game for the purpose of observing the game, whether or not the person pays an admission fee or is compensated to observe the game.