No. 23-829
City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, et al. v. Deer Creek Water Corporation
Response Waived
Tags: 1926(b) 82-o.s.-1324.35 civil-procedure federal-obligations oklahoma-law private-corporation standing state-sovereignty statutory-interpretation waiver
Key Terms:
Environmental SocialSecurity Securities Immigration
Environmental SocialSecurity Securities Immigration
Latest Conference:
2024-03-22
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether a private corporation may waive State sovereignty without the permission of the State.
2. Whether Oklahoma has authorized private corporations to accept federal obligations under the Act that waive its sovereignty.
3. Whether Respondent's failure to comply with the express requirements of Oklahoma law under 82 O.S. §1324.35 precluded its entitlement to serve the disputed area and thus §1926(b) protection.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a private corporation may waive State sovereignty without the permission of the State
Docket Entries
2024-03-25
Petition DENIED.
2024-03-06
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/22/2024.
2024-02-29
Waiver of right of respondent Deer Creek Water Corp. to respond filed.
2024-01-30
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 4, 2024)
Attorneys
City of Oklahoma City, et al.
Craig B. Keith — The City of Oklahoma City, Petitioner
Deer Creek Water Corp.
Andrew William Lester — Spencer Fane LLP, Respondent