The ailing economy is keeping things busy for the Tucson courts these days Lawsuits over unpaid debts and other financial disputes are up 33 and 45 percent, respectively, in Pima County Justice and Superior courts over the past year, in yet another indicator of the economic downturn. Court officials say they’ve seen an upswing in lawsuits filed over bad checks, repossessed vehicles, loan defaults, credit cards and other contract disputes, although they can’t provide exact numbers for each specific type of case. In addition, more landlords are seeking to evict their tenants. Justice Court handles cases involving amounts less than…
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