Cole v. Arizona Edison Co., Inc.

This is an action against the defendant for damages plaintiffs claim by reason of the defendant’s negligence in failing to have sufficient pressure in its mains and hydrants to extinguish a fire that destroyed their property in the incorporated town of Florence, Arizona. Defendant’s general demurrer to the complaint was sustained and, plaintiffs not electing to amend, the case was dismissed. The question presented on this appeal is whether a cause of action was stated.

It is alleged that the defendant is a public service corporation, selling water for hire and profit

“including the sale of…