Chapter

Justice Of The Peace Courts

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-101— — 16-19-104. [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-201— — 16-19-208. [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-301— Peacekeeping duties and authority — Neglect of duty
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-302— Proceedings against constables upon default
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-303— Removal from office
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-304— Failure to pay moneys collected — Responsibility of sureties — Relief from liability
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-305— Continuance in office upon division of township
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-306— Restriction on constables' authority to appoint deputies
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-401— Jurisdiction in townships having a municipal court
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-402— Venue generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-403— Joinder of defendants in different townships — Service of process by constable
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-404— Venue where no justice of the peace in township or all justices disqualified
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-405— Venue where defendants residing in different counties
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-406— Change of venue to another justice upon showing of interest or prejudice
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-407— Change of venue from township
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-408— Improper venue of action
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-409— Change of venue from justice of peace to municipal court
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-410— Additional compensation of justices of the peace in townships having a municipal court
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-411— Filing of reports of fees and costs
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-412— Improper use of process — Granting privileges — Failure to report or pay over fines
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-413— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-501— Authority to issue subpoenas
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-502— Payment in advance for issuance of process
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-503— Service of process by constable — Fees
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-504— Vacancy in constable's office — Service by constable of adjoining township — Mileage fees
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-505— Appointment of special agents to execute process — Endorsement on writ
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-506— Manner of service and return
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-601— Trial by court or jury
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-602— Adjournment
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-603— Continuances — Testimony of adverse party's witness
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-604— Jurors — Number and qualifications
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-605— Challenges to jurors
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-606— Jurors — Oath
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-607— Jury to hear evidence in a body
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-608— Witnesses generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-609— Examination of adversary — Effect of refusal to submit to examination — Application on appeal
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-610— Witness and juror attendance and mileage fees
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-611— Verdict — Entry on docket
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-612— Failure of jury to agree — Retrial
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-613— New trial granted on motion — Exception
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-701— Dismissal for want of prosecution generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-702— Judgment on proof on defendant's nonappearance generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-703— Actions founded on written instruments liquidating the claim of the plaintiff — Effect of failure of parties to appear
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-704— Setoff on written instrument
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-705— Setting aside judgment by default or dismissal for want of prosecution
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-706— Compromises — Confession of judgment
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-801— Mutual judgments
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-802— Remittitur
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-901— Stay of execution generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-902— Cases in which no stay to be allowed
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-903— Bond
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-904— Agreed period of stay
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-905— Stayed judgment lien on personal property
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-906— Revocation of execution
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-907— Immediate issuance of execution to prevent fraud
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-908— Execution issued where bond insufficient
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-909— Failure to satisfy judgment — Levy against principal and security — Judgment for bail
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1001— Issuance generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1002— Issuance of execution — Time limitations
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1003— Execution by other than regular justice
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1004— Issuance against goods and chattels — Real estate exempt
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1005— Levy outside of township
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1006— Renewal of execution upon return unsatisfied
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1007— Remedy of claimant of property levied upon
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1008— Sale of goods and chattels levied upon — Notice
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1009— Return of execution
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1010— Payment of judgment to constable or justice of the peace — Recovery by party entitled
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1011— Suing out execution in circuit court — Procedure — Effect
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1101— Rule and attachment — Compelling justice of the peace to allow appeal
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1102— Rule and attachment — Compelling return of proceedings by justice of the peace
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1103— Amendment of return
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1104— Securing or correcting bond after allowance of appeal — No dismissal for want of bond
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1105— Trial on appeal
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1106— Dismissal or failure to prosecute appeal — Effect
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1107— Judgment on appeal and proceedings thereon
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-1108— Satisfaction of judgment by security — Judgment for amount paid — Interest