Legal Opinion · Dissent

Town of Lead Hill v. Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided October 8, 2015No. CV-14-848Published

1DissentJosephine Linker Hart, Justice

I am troubled by the circuit court’s order: , ■

The Court hereby declares that the plain and unambiguous terms of the Water Purchase Contract . are enforceable against the Town of Lead Hill, and hereby issue a writ of mandamus compelling the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Lead Hill to satisfy their obligations under the Water Purchase Contract.

I believe it must be reversed. The Arkansas Supreme Court has superintending authority over the inferior courts of this state. Ark. Const, amend. 80. We should exercise this authority, if for no other reason, than to prevent the misuse of an…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Tyson Foods, Inc. v. ArcherSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2004
  2. J.W. Reynolds Lumber Co. v. Smackover State BankSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1992
  3. Hanley v. Arkansas State Claims CommissionSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1998
  4. McGehee v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1935
  5. Goings v. MillsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1837

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