State Ex Rel. Reynolds v. Zimmerman

Five issues are raised in this original action. They are:

1. Does the relator, as governor, have standing to allege that a particular reapportionment plan violates both the state and federal constitutional rights of the citizens of the state of Wisconsin ?

2. May the legislature reapportion the legislative districts of the state of Wisconsin without the concurrence of the executive?

3. Assuming that the reapportionment plan set forth in ch. 4, Stats. 1961, is a violation of art. IV, Wis. Const., may this court grant some form of affirmative relief ?

4. Is the reapportionment scheme set forth in…