(KNZA)---More than 400 people attended a special session of the Kansas Supreme Court in the Hiawatha High School auditorium Tuesday evening, as the court heard oral arguments in two cases.
It was the Supreme Court’s first visit to Hiawatha in the court’s 155-year history and the fourth time for the court to hear cases in the evening .
Among the two appeal cases heard by the court was one involving Atchison County---Willis Armstrong and Stephanie Prohaska vs. Bromley Quarry & Asphalt. Armstrong and Prohaska are seeking to resolve their claim that Bromley Quarry & Asphalt trespassed and mined rock from their part of the quarry without permission. Bromley stipulated to mining some rock between 2009 and 2011, but denies moving other rock. The parties also disagree on damages owed.
Also heard was an appeal in a Wyandotte County first-degree murder and burglary case.
A decision is expected in 4-6 weeks.
Earlier in the day, the visiting justices conducted special presentations in several area schools---including Horton, Doniphan West, Sabetha and Highland Community College.
The Kansas Supreme Court is the state’s highest court, consisting of seven justices selected by the governor. Chief Justice Lawton Nuss says the court hear's all types of cases.
Since 2011, the Kansas Supreme Court has held special sessions around the state to better educate the public on what they do. Hiawatha High School marked the court’s 11th destination.
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