15 Colo. 602 | Colo. | 1890
The present fiscal year, which in our judgment may appropriately be called the fiscal year of 1891, commenced on December 1, 1890, and will end on Hovember 30, 1891.
An answer to either the second or third inquiries would involve a determination of constitutional questions in reference to existing laws. Private rights are based upon these laws, which ought not to be determined upon an ex parte application such as this is. As a general rule, such rights should only be decided in due course of litigation after the parties to be affected by the result have been accorded a full hearing. In re District Attorneys, 12 Colo. 466.
Under the circumstances we do not feel at liberty to express an opinion upon the matters embraced in such questions, and therefore respectfully request your honorable body to withdraw the same.