Hohokam Irrigation & Drainage District v. Arizona Public Service Co.

OPINION

JONES, Chief Justice.

INTRODUCTION

¶ 1 We granted review to determine whether irrigation districts have authority, under the constitution and statutes of Arizona, to provide electricity to customers outside established district boundaries. Because we answer in the affirmative, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals and reinstate the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the Hohokam Irrigation and Drainage District. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Article 6, Section 5(3), of the Arizona Constitution.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Hohokam Irrigation and Drainage…