Clinton v. Rehab Hospital Services Corp.

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The Pulaski County Chancery Court issued an injunction against the appellants on the grounds that they had not timely sought a review of an agency ruling. On appeal it is successfully argued that the trial court erred in granting appellees injunctive relief.

Rehab Hospital Service Corporation filed an application for the issuance of a certificate of need (CON) with the State Health Planning and Development Agency (Agency) for the purpose of constructing a rehabilitation hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Arkansas law requires CON approval from the Agency prior to…