In 2002, the City of Chandler entered into a long-term agreement with the Roosevelt Water Conservation District (“Roosevelt”) under which Roosevelt agreed to deliver water to Chandler through 2086. In 2018, Roosevelt notified Chandler that it considered the agreement terminated.
Osborn Maledon, P.A.
Osborn Maledon, P.A. is a law firm based in Arizona that publishes legal blogs and announcements primarily focused on appellate practice and litigation within the state. Their content includes detailed analyses of recent court decisions, procedural rules, and continuing legal education events relevant to Arizona law. The firm addresses topics such as appellate jurisdiction, medical negligence, service of process, and statutory interpretation. Their publications often provide practical insights for legal practitioners, including case reviews and discussions on professional advocacy techniques. The firm also engages with issues related to state constitutional law and public policy as they pertain to litigation and appellate advocacy in Arizona.
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Simms v. Ariz. Racing Comm’n – 5/14/2026
About a decade ago, a dispute arose out of the Arizona Racing Commission’s determinations regarding which party would receive a horse-racing license. The details of the dispute matter little here. Deferring to the Commission’s factual findings, the superior court eventually…
Seminar: Arizona Supreme Court Review – 6/3/2026
Join the Justices, court staff, and Arizona Supreme Court practitioners
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
CLE Credit: 3.0 hours
Seminar Locations: State Bar of Arizona, 4201 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (also available as a live-streamed…
Judicial Watch, Inc. v. Mayes – 4/29/2026
An outside organization submitted a public records request to the Arizona Attorney General seeking, from January 2020 forward, all communications between the Attorney General’s office and an outside non-profit group, any relevant engagement letters, and communications related to the Attorney…
Advantage Pool & Spa Plumbing, Inc. v. Miles – 1/14/2026
Advantage Pool installed a swimming pool at Miles’s home in Lake Havasu City. Miles was dissatisfied and filed a complaint with the Registrar of Contractors (“ROC”). The ROC found for Miles, issuing a decision and order against Advantage Pool for…
Durable Investments LLC v. Villarreal – 3/5/2026
Two LLCs that acquire distressed real estate sued an individual and several companies for tortious interference with contracts and business expectancy. A required element of tortious interference is “the existence of a valid contractual relationship or business expectancy.” The defendants…
Recent article about civil judgments
Arizona Attorney magazine published an article by Osborn Maledon attorneys Eric M. Fraser (former editor of this blog) and Andrew G. Pappas (current editor of this blog) in the April 2026 issue. “10 Tips for Writing Effective Civil Judgments” gives…
Raba Kistner, Inc. v. Connect 202 Partners, LLC – 2/12/2026
A subcontractor, Raba, entered a multi-year agreement with Connect to provide quality assurance services relating to a major Arizona Department of Transportation highway project. Under the agreement, Connect would pay Raba a labor multiplier of 2.21 for the first 40…
Commans v. Dunbar – 2/6/2026
In August 2024, Daniel Commans appeared before the Lake Havasu Municipal Court for a virtual arraignment on misdemeanor charges. When the court asked Commans to provide an email address, he told the court that he had two, spelling out the…
Governor Hobbs appoints Andy Gaona to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One – 2/6/2026
On February 6, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed D. Andrew (“Andy”) Gaona, of Maricopa County, to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Mr. Gaona was in private practice before being appointed to the bench. His appointment is to fill…