L. M. White Contracting Co. v. St. Joseph Structural Steel Co.

HOWARD, Judge.

The principal issue involved in this case is the ability of a foreign corporation to sue in the State of Arizona without qualifying under A.R.S. § 1CM81. The facts in the light most favorable to upholding the judgment of the trial court are as follows:

Appellant L. M. White Contracting Company, a defendant below, hereinafter referred to as' White, on June 24, 1966, entered into a formal contract with the State of Arizona to construct a portion of the Interstate Highway system designated as 1-10-6(38) 361, Benson-Steins Pass Highway. Prior to this time on June 14, 1966, appellant…