Blomgren v. Kansas Department of Revenue

Greene, J.:

Daniel M. Blomgren appeals the district court’s decision affirming the revocation of his liquor license by the Kansas Department of Revenue (Department). The Department cross-appeals the district court’s decision reversing the revocation of Jill M. Blomgren’s liquor license. Concluding the Blomgrens failed to exhaust their administrative remedies, neither the district court nor this court may invoke jurisdiction, and we must dismiss the appeal and the cross-appeal.

Factual and Procedural Background

In early 1990, Daniel opened and licensed Parkway Liquor in Lawrence. He was married…