Lawson v. Arnold

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

Petitioners invoke the special action jurisdiction of this court to review an order of the respondent court denying their motions for summary judgment. The denial of such motions is not appealable, and we think relief by way of special action is appropriate in this case where our decision will effectively terminate the litigation. Trujillo v. Brasfield, 119 Ariz. 8, 579 P.2d 46 (App.1978). We therefore assume jurisdiction.

Petitioners are defendants in a pending Pima County Superior Court action for personal injuries filed by the real parties in interest, plaintiffs…