Owen v. City Court of City of Tucson

This is a special action originally brought in the Court of Appeals by Assistant City Attorney Michael Owen for the purpose of determining if the respondent, City Court Magistrate Ann Bowen, exceeded her authority in setting an order to show cause re contempt with respect to the petitioner. Upon motion of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, Division Two, the matter was transferred to this court. Rule 19(b), Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, 17A A.R.S. The hearing was stayed pending the outcome of this special action. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 19(b), Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, 17A A.R.S.