John Sullivan Case
In the January 16, 2016 BOD meeting it was reported:
…. we have been notified of a complaint filed with the Carroll County Courts by Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan. They are questioning our ability to put covenants on their deed. They have requested an injunction on shutting off their water. This will be discussed in closed session per our legal advisor. There is a summons to appear in court on January 29, 2016.
So what was this about. We called John Sullivan. He lived in Suissevale and he believed that the BOD did not have the authority to extend their power beyond the founding documents. He started a lawsuit to challenge their ability to change the Covenants but was unable to finish the process as he had to sell his home in Suissevale and return to Arizona for family health reasons. The BOD shut off his water during the dispute.
John Sullivan is a lawyer admitted to practice in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Arizona and in the United States Supreme Court. Key Documents are below. The Viewpoint August 2015 outlines Sullivan’s legal thinking.
