Hess v. Purcell

OPINION

PORTLEY, Judge.

¶ 1 Maricopa County (“County”) 1 challenges the award of attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded to Barry Hess and five voters (collectively, “Hess”) for the partial success in their mandamus action. Because the trial court did not abuse its discretion, we affirm the judgment.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 2 In anticipation of the 2010 primary and general election, Barry Hess, a gubernatorial candidate, and five citizens filed a special action petition to compel the County to perform its statutory election duties. The petition, in relevant part, asserted that:

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