Ariz. Sup. Ct. R. App. P. Civ. 2
Rule 2. Suspension of Rules
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, and excepting the requirement of timely filing of the notice of appeal and cross-appeal, a trial or Superior Court may, for good cause shown, suspend the requirements or provisions of any of these rules in a particular case, and may order proceedings in accordance with its decision. These rules shall be liberally construed in the furtherance of justice.