Legal Opinion
Kansas v. Colorado
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 15, 1995No. 105 ORIGPublishedCited by 97 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Rehnquist
This original action involves a dispute between Kansas, Colorado, and the United States over alleged violations of the Arkansas River Compact. The Special Master has filed a report (Report) detailing his findings and recommendations concerning the liability phase of the trial. Both Kansas and Colorado have filed exceptions to those findings and recommendations. We agree with the Special Master’s disposition of the liability issues. Accordingly, we overrule the parties’ exceptions.
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