Hackler v. Baker

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This litigation stems from an attempt by Baxter and Marion Counties (adjoining) to enter into a compact, under the provisions of Act No. 2 of the First Extraordinary Session of the 1960 General Assembly, for the purpose of promoting industrial development in those counties. The primary issue concerns the constitutionality of said Act.

Provisions of the Act. Generally speaking, Act No. 2 provides a method whereby two or more adjoining-counties can form a compact “for the purpose of engaging- in joint efforts to secure and develop industry of mutual benefit,” and to…