Dixon v. Picopa Construction Co.

I dissent from the majority opinion because I find that the State of Arizona had jurisdiction, and that service of process was valid. I would affirm the trial court’s refusal to set aside the default judgment. The rule of sovereign immunity does not apply, nor should it be extended to govern the facts of this case. If sovereign immunity does apply, the tribal corporation waived its immunity and consented to be sued by operating its gravel truck off of the reservation within the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona while covered by sufficient insurance to compensate the injuries caused by its…