Clinton v. Clinton

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

This appeal concerns the separation of powers between two of the three branches of government in Arkansas. The appellant, Raymond Clinton, whose standing is based on his citizenship and taxpayer status in Arkansas, sought to enjoin an illegal usurpation of the Public Service Commission by Governor Bill Clinton through the appointment of three special commissioners to hear the Arkla-Arkoma case. The appellant further prayed to enjoin an illegal exaction by payment of funds relating to the Arkla-Arkoma suit. The chancellor upheld the statutory appointments, denied the…