Haik v. Jones

Justice Pearce, opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

¶ 1 Mark Haik wants water for his undeveloped canyon lots. As part of an effort to obtain that water, Haik challenged a change application that sought to add acreage to accommodate a private water system that would serve ten homes in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The change application did not directly impact Haik's property or his water rights. Haik sought judicial review of the State Engineer's approval. The district court concluded Haik lacked standing to mount that challenge. The district court also rebuffed Haik's efforts to amend his petition…