Arizona Department of Economic Security v. Magma Copper Co.

STRUCKMEYER, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeals affirming a judgment of the Maricopa County Superior Court denying appellant unemployment benefits. We accepted review pursuant to Rule 23, Arizona Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, 17A A.R.S. Opinion of the Court of Appeals, 125 Ariz. 27, 607 P.2d 10 (App.1979), vacated. Judgment of the Superior Court reversed.

Claimant Jimmie K. Riddles was employed from July 3, 1975 to January 26, 1976 as an underground helper in the machine department for Magma Copper Company, San Manuel, Arizona. On January 14, 1976,…