Jansen v. Atiyeh

Plaintiffs, Ashland area motel and hotel operators, taxi drivers and caterers, sought declaratory and injunctive relief against defendant Oregon State Board of Higher Education (Board) acting by and through Southern Oregon State College (SOSC).1 Plaintiffs’ complaint alleged that defendant exceeded its authority in providing housing, food and transportation to groups2 attending the Shakespearean Festival whose members are not fully matriculated students of SOSC. The Board contends that none of the disputed activities exceed its authority. The court held that at least some parties had standing…