Nelson v. Knight

The plaintiff was indicted in Benton County for illegal possession of a dangerous drug, Amphetamine. He brought this declaratory judgment proceeding in Benton County seeking a declaration that improper procedures had been followed in designating Amphetamine a dangerous drug and asking that the defendant District Attorney be enjoined from prosecuting him. The court held that the procedures used in determining what drugs were dangerous were proper and denied plaintiff’s prayer for relief. Plaintiff appeals.

The defendant does not contest the plaintiff’s right to declaratory relief; however, we…