Genesis Health Club, Inc. v. City of Wichita

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Nuss, J.:

Genesis Health Club, Inc., et al, (Genesis), sued the Ciiy of Wichita (City) for failure to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) and for failure to grant ad valorem property tax abatements pursuant to an alleged contract between these parties. Its causes of action were for breach of contract and promissory estoppel. The district court granted the City’s motion for summary judgment, essentially holding that the City lacked the power to enter into such a contract. Genesis appeals, and the City cross-appeals. We transferred the case from the…