Kraft v. Jacka

872 F.2d 862 Sydell R. KRAFT, Levin International Corporation, Trans Atlantic Games of Nevada, Inc., and Trans Atlantic Games, Inc., Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. S. Barton JACKA, Michael D. Rumbolz, Guy T. Hiller, and Larry G. Hickman, Defendants/Appellees. No. 87-2804. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Sept. 15, 1988. Decided April 12, 1989. Martin J. Kravitz, Brown, Wells & Kravitz, Las Vegas, Nev., for plaintiffs/appellants. Brian McKay, Atty. Gen., and Dan R. Reaser, Chief Deputy Atty. Gen., Las Vegas, Nev., for defendants/appellees. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Before CHOY, CANBY and TROTT, Circuit Judges. CHOY, Circuit Judge: 1 Sydell R. Kraft ("Kraft"), Levin International Corporation ("LIC"), Trans Atlantic Games, Inc. ("TAG"), and Trans Atlantic Games of Nevada ("TAG-Nevada") (collectively referred to as "plaintiffs") appeal from the district court's grant of summary judgment in their action under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 against members of the Nevada Gaming Board ("Board" or "Board members"). This action arose from the Board's refusal to extend further licensing to the plaintiffs after expiration…