Arkansas Racing Commission v. Emprise Corp.

Conley Byrd, Justice.

This is an appeal of the order of the Second Division, Pulaski Circuit Court, reversing an order of the Arkansas Racing Commission. The Commission held a hearing beginning June 14, 1971, which resulted in an order dated July 15, 1971, revoking the franchise of Southland Racing Corporation to conduct dog races at West Memphis, Arkansas, due to Southland’s involvement with Emprise Corporation. The Commission found that Emprise was a principal stockholder of undesirable personal background. Revocation was based upon authority of Ark. Stat. Ann. 84-2823.3(b) (Supp. 1971)…