Case Summary
| Case ID | 19F-H1919059-REL-RHG |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2020-01-30 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Thomas Shedden |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Mary J Bartle | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Saguaro West Owner's Association | Counsel | Nicole Payne, Esq. |
Alleged Violations
Bylaws Article VIII, section 8(d)
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge affirmed the original conclusion and dismissed the petition, finding that the Petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof that the Association violated Bylaws Article VIII, section 8(d) regarding the contested $49,000.50 fund transaction.
Why this result: Petitioner failed to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the transactions violated the specific duties of the treasurer set out in Bylaws Article VIII, section 8(d).
Key Issues & Findings
Alleged violation of Treasurer duties regarding fund transactions
The petitioner alleged the Association violated Bylaws Article VIII, section 8(d) by withdrawing and redepositing $49,000.50 from the operating account. The ALJ concluded that Petitioner failed to show by a preponderance of the evidence that these transactions violated the specific duties of the treasurer set forth in that section.
Orders: Petitioner Mary J. Bartle’s petition is dismissed and Respondent is deemed the prevailing party in this matter.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. Title 32, Ch. 20, Art. 11
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE § R2-19-119
- McNally v. Sun Lakes Homeowners Ass’n #1, Inc., 241 Ariz. 1, 382 P.3d 1216 (2016 App.)
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1373 (10th ed. 2014)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section 32-2199.02(B)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section and title 12, chapter 7, article 6
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section 12-904(A)
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. Title 32, Ch. 20, Art. 11
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE § R2-19-119
- McNally v. Sun Lakes Homeowners Ass’n #1, Inc., 241 Ariz. 1, 382 P.3d 1216 (2016 App.)
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1373 (10th ed. 2014)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section 32-2199.02(B)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section and title 12, chapter 7, article 6
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. section 12-904(A)
Decision Documents
19F-H1919059-REL Decision – 767041.pdf
Case Participants
Petitioner Side
- Mary J Bartle (petitioner)
Appeared on her own behalf and testified at the rehearing
Respondent Side
- Nicole Payne (attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, PLC
Counsel for Respondent Saguaro West Owner's Association - Edith Rudder (attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, PLC
Recipient of Transmittal
Neutral Parties
- Thomas Shedden (ALJ)
Administrative Law Judge - Judy Lowe (Commissioner)
Arizona Department of Real Estate
Recipient of Transmittal
