The judge earlier had ruled that the state's method of funding capital construction was unconstitutional. Ray Hunkins, the attorney who represented the state at trial, calls this ruling a victory for his side. We felt pretty good about it. The plaintiffs are less pleased, although they won on the small schools and districts issues. All sides are appealing on the issues they lost, and Kalokathis stayed the effect of his decision until the Supreme Court appeal is completed.
Attorneys say they expect oral arguments in the appeal to occur in the late summer or early fall.
The state Supreme Court may not issue a decision until 2001. Send an e-mail to Wayne D'Orio , editorial director.