Coyle v. Smith
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Action by W. H. Coyle against Thomas P. Smith and others for an injunction.
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.
The following questions are essential for determination:(1) Was the action of the Governor in convoking the Legislature at Oklahoma City valid?(2) Was said legislative body as convoked at said extraordinary session legally constituted?(3) Is a certain act passed at said session, entitled “An act providing for the permanent location of the seat of government and capital of the state of Oklahoma, creating a board of capital commissioners and defining its powers and duties, authorizing the Governor to accept for capital purposes the proceeds of the sale of land or donations from other sources,…
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