Padilla v. Pueblo of Acoma - New Mexico Supreme Court

Padilla v. Pueblo of Acoma

By New Mexico Supreme Court

  • Release Date: 1988-05-09
  • Genre: Law

Description

Frank Padilla, a roofing consultant, sued the Pueblo of Acoma d/b/a Sky City Contractors for breach of contracts under which Padilla supervised Sky Citys installation of roofs on two building projects located off the Acoma reservation. The Pueblo moved to dismiss the suit for lack of subject matter jurisdiction on the grounds of sovereign immunity. Following a hearing, the district court granted the Pueblos motion and dismissed the complaint. Padilla appeals. We reverse.

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