Cantrell ex rel. Cantrell v. Goldberger

I would probably join in the majority opinion if it were within the province of this court to make a policy decision. I certainly would, if I could find it possible to read the English language as the majority reads it in applying Ark. Stat. Ann. § 45-240 (Repl. 1964). But I find neither of these alternatives possible. The General Assembly has eliminated the possibility of a policy decision, even if it were otherwise in the jurisdiction of the judicial department. I am simply unable to understand how § 45-240 can be read to have the effect given it by the majority without emasculating it. In…