CREEGAN v. STATE

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Douglas J. Patterson , of Property Law Firm, LLC, of Leawood, argued the cause, and Michelle W. Burns and Kellie K. Warren , of the same firm, were with him on the brief for appellants.

Charles E. Millsap , of Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, L.L.C., of Wichita, argued the cause, and Lyndon W. Vix , of the same firm, and Timothy P. Orrick and Paul Schepers , of Orrick & Erskine, L.L.P., of Overland Park, and Barbara W. Rankin , chief counsel, of Kansas Department of Transportation, were with him on the briefs for appellees.

Timothy P. Orrick , of Orrick & Erskine, L.L.P., of Overland Park, was on the brief for amici curiae League of Kansas Municipalities, City Attorneys Association of Kansas, Kansas Association of Counties, and Kansas Rural Water Association.

Christopher F. Burger , of Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., of Lawrence, was on the brief for amicus curiae Westar Energy, Inc.,