JAYHAWK RACING PROPS. v. CITY OF TOPEKA

No. 118,035.

484 P.3d 250 (2021)

JAYHAWK RACING PROPERTIES, LLC, and Heartland Park Raceway, LLC, Appellants, v. CITY OF TOPEKA, Kansas, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Kansas.

Opinion filed April 9, 2021.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cynthia J. Sheppeard , of Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP, of Topeka, argued the cause, and Wesley A. Weathers , and Patricia E. Riley , of the same firm, were with her on the briefs for appellants.

Catherine P. Logan , of Lathrop Gage LLP, of Overland Park, argued the cause, and Thomas V. Murray , and Mark A. Samsel , of the same firm, were on the briefs for appellee.

Amanda L. Stanley , general counsel, of League of Kansas Municipalities, amicus curiae.


The City of Topeka entered into an agreement with private owners to assume full ownership of a motor speedway, the rights to which would be paid through Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bonds. The City subsequently decided not to fulfill the terms of the agreement. The private owners filed suit seeking...

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