Application of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

One of the primary issues herein presented, and one of first impression, is the constitutionality of that portion of the 1965 legislative enactment (Title 69 Ó.S.1965 Supp. Sec. 669), which authorizes the Authority to issue turnpike revenue bonds for the combined purpose of refunding any outstanding turnpike bonds and paying all or any part of the cost of any additional turnpike projects.

In my opinion, one of the fundamental questions which would have to be determined first is whether or not the State of Oklahoma, as distinguished from the Authority, has any right, title and interest in the…