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GALLAGHER v. ALBUQUERQUE METRO., ETC.

No. 2808.

563 P.2d 103 (1977)

Joe S. GALLAGHER, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. ALBUQUERQUE METROPOLITAN ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeals of New Mexico.

Writ of Certiorari Denied April 20, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph M. Fine and Stanley P. Zuris, Albuquerque, for defendant-appellant.

Roy A. Jacobson, Jr., Zeikus & Reichert, P.A., Albuquerque, for plaintiff-appellee.

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

The issue is whether defendant AMAFCA (Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority) has "sovereign immunity" from liability for its torts. Sections 75-36-1 through 75-36-103, N.M.S.A. 1953 (Repl.Vol. 11, pt. 2). AMAFCA is authorized and directed "to acquire, equip, maintain and operate a flood control system... ." Section 75-36-19, supra. This includes "necessary or desirable, related or appurtenant, facilities... ...

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