United States Fire Insurance Co. v. Minnesota State Zoological Board

OPINION

TODD, Justice.

The Minnesota Legislature created a State Zoological Board to administer a new zoo. Originally, the Zoo Board was given a standing appropriation. In 1977, the funding was changed to require biennial appropriations. Also, in 1977, the legislature authorized the Zoo Board to acquire a ride facility to enhance the public’s ability to view the zoo but provided no appropriation to fund the acquisition. The Zoo Board proceeded to purchase a Zoo Ride, and certificates of participation to provide the funding were sold to the appellants and others. The Zoo Board failed to make the…