In Re Interrogatories of the Governor

A proceeding under section 3 of article VI of the Constitution of Colorado, which, in so far as here pertinent provides: “The supreme court shall give its opinion upon important questions upon solemn occasions when required by the governor, the senate, or the house of representatives; * *.”

His Excellency, the Governor of Colorado, has submitted to this court certain interrogatories. As in all such original proceedings invoking our jurisdiction under this provision of the Constitution, the first question presented is whether the questions are “important” and arise out of a “solemn occasion”…