Dixie Downs, Inc. v. Arkansas Racing Commission

Minor W. Millwee, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Pulaski Circuit Court denying appellants ’ petition for a writ of certiorari.

On May 25, 1948, appellant, Robert J. Boileau, as an officer and one of the three directors and stockholders of appellant, Dixie Downs, Inc., filed an application and bid with appellee, Arkansas Racing Commission, for a franchise to operate pari-mutuel wagerings on the results of horse racing in Crittenden County, Arkansas, under Act 46 of 1935, as amended. Upon filing of the application the Racing Commission advertised for sealed bids in compliance…