CHAMBERS v. STENGEL

No. 2000-SC-0062-CL.

37 S.W.3d 741 (2001)

James W. CHAMBERS, Appellant, v. David STENGEL, in His Capacity as Jefferson County Commonwealth, Attorney; Michael Conliffe, in His Capacity as Jefferson County Attorney and A.B. Chandler III, in His Capacity as Attorney General, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Kentucky.

February 22, 2001.


GRAVES, Justice.

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