Humphrey v. City of Phoenix

H. C. Humphrey, in his own behalf as a taxpayer and in behalf of others similarly situated, commenced this action against the City of Phoenix, its governing body, and the members of the Housing Authority of such city to enjoin them from proceeding to acquire, construct and operate three proposed housing projects in said city under the provisions of chapter 82, Laws of 1939, known as the “municipal housing law.”

On motion of the defendants, the court dismissed the complaint for insufficient facts on which to grant relief. The plaintiff elected to stand on his complaint and appealed from the…