Burkons v. Ticor Title Ins. Co. of Cal.

OPINION

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

Ticor Title Insurance Company of California (Ticor) petitioned us to review a court of appeals’ opinion, claiming that the court had improperly expanded the duties and obligations of an escrow agent, creating obligations not previously imposed by law. See Burkons v. Ticor Title Ins. Co., 165 Ariz. 299, 798 P.2d 1308 (Ct.App.1989). Because the facts raised important legal questions concerning the obligations of es crow agents doing business in this state, we granted review on all issues. See Rule 23, Ariz.R.Civ.App.P., 17B A.R.S. Having permitted briefing by…