State Ex Rel. Lynch v. Conta

The following issues are presented for determination by this court:

1. Is this a proper case for declaratory judgment?

2. Should a rule of strict construction be followed in interpreting sec. 66.77, Stats. ?

3. Were the private gatherings of the respondents and interested parties “meetings” of a “governmental body” as described in the statute?

4. Were these meetings excepted from open session requirements ?

5. In rendering a declaratory judgment, would this court violate the doctrine of separation of powers ?

Declaratory judgment.

This court has already decided the question of original jurisdiction.…