Legal Opinion
Hopper v. City of Madison
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided July 1, 1977No. 75-143PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHanley, J.
Three issues are presented on appeal:
1. Does the appropriation for services to be provided by the Madison Tenant Union constitute the expenditure of public funds for other than a public purpose?
2. Does the appropriation for services to be provided by the Spanish-American Organization constitute the expenditure of public funds for other than a public purpose?
3. Does the appropriation to the public health department for a day care program constitute the expenditure of public funds for other than a public purpose?
In considering the above issues, inquiry must be made in relation to the general…
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