State Ex Rel. Stephan v. Finney

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

In accordance with Senate Resolution 1844, dated March 30, 1993, the Attorney General filed this mandamus and quo warranto action to determine the Governor’s authority to negotiate compacts with Indian tribes which authorize casino gambling or other Class III gaming on Indian lands which is not specifically authorized by Kansas statute or by the Kansas Constitution. Respondent removed the matter to the federal courts. The federal court subsequently remanded the action to this court.

After remand, at a prehearing conference the parties agreed…