Skinner v. City of Phoenix

— O. P. Skinner, hereinafter called plaintiff, brought this action on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, under section 3736, Revised Code of 1928, which reads so far as material as follows :

“. . . When the question to be determined is one of a common or general interest of many persons, or when the parties are numerous and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court, one or more may sue or defend for the benefit of all.”

He asks for a declaratory judgment that a certain attempted annexation by the City of Phoenix of certain property contiguous thereto was void and of…