Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-1177 : COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEEDINGS — SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO PROPERTY — FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER —1177 - Trial and issue; postponement of trial

A. On the trial of an action of forcible entry or forcible detainer, the only issue shall be the right of actual possession and the merits of title shall not be inquired into.
B. If a jury is demanded, it shall return a verdict of guilty or not guilty of the charge as stated in the complaint. If a jury is not demanded the action shall be tried by the court.
C. For good cause shown, supported by affidavit, the trial may be postponed for a time not to exceed three calendar days in a justice court or ten calendar days in the superior court.

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