taxpayer challenge in Alabama

15 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1977–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Goode v. Tylergreen ala · 1939 · cited in 11 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1977–2018 2 sentences 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic	6	11
Zeigler v. Bakergreen ala · 1977 · cited in 10 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1992–2018 2 sentences 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic	4	10
Ingle v. Adkinsgreen ala · 2017 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic	2	2
Hunt v. Windomgreen ala · 1992 · cited in 3 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2008 2 sentences 2008Instead, an “actual or imminent, particularized, concrete, and palpable injury ... is required for a showing of standing.” Town of Cedar Bluff, 904 So.2d at 1261 (See, J., concurring specially). “ ‘The right of a taxpayer to challenge^ either as unconstitutional or as not conforming to statute,] the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned.’ ” Hunt v. Windom, 604 So.2d 395, 396 (Ala.1992) (quoting Zeigler v. Baker, 344 So.2d 761, 764 (Ala.1977)). 2008Instead, an "actual or imminent, particularized, concrete, and palpable injury ... is required for a showing of standing." Town of Cedar Bluff, 904 So.2d at 1261 (See, J., concurring specially). "`The right of a taxpayer to challenge[, either as unconstitutional or as not conforming to statute,] the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned.'" Hunt v. Windom, 604 So.2d 395, 396 (Ala.1992) (quoting Zeigler v. Baker, 344 So.2d 761, 764 (Ala.1977)).	1	3
Broxton v. Siegelmangreen ala · 2003 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008However, recent decisions have emphasized that “ ‘it is the liability to replenish public funds that gives a taxpayer standing to sue.’” Jordan v. Siegelman, 949 So.2d 887, 891 (Ala.2006) (quoting Broxton v. Siegelman, 861 So.2d 376, 385 (Ala.2003)). 2008However, recent decisions have emphasized that "`it is the liability to replenish public funds that gives a taxpayer standing to sue.'" Jordan v. Siegelman, 949 So.2d 887, 891 (Ala.2006) (quoting Broxton v. Siegelman, 861 So.2d 376, 385 (Ala.2003)). *839 The Trust Fund is, insofar as its purposes are concerned, no different than a charitable trust.	1	1
Henson v. HealthSouth Medical Center, Inc.green ala · 2004 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Ctr., 891 So.2d 863, 866 (Ala.2004)).	1	1
Jordan v. Siegelmangreen ala · 2006 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008However, recent decisions have emphasized that “ ‘it is the liability to replenish public funds that gives a taxpayer standing to sue.’” Jordan v. Siegelman, 949 So.2d 887, 891 (Ala.2006) (quoting Broxton v. Siegelman, 861 So.2d 376, 385 (Ala.2003)). 2008However, recent decisions have emphasized that "`it is the liability to replenish public funds that gives a taxpayer standing to sue.'" Jordan v. Siegelman, 949 So.2d 887, 891 (Ala.2006) (quoting Broxton v. Siegelman, 861 So.2d 376, 385 (Ala.2003)). *839 The Trust Fund is, insofar as its purposes are concerned, no different than a charitable trust.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
Turnipseed v. Blan green ala · 1933 2 sentences 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic 2018See, e.g., Ingle v. Adkins , 256 So.3d 62 , 71 (Ala. 2017) ("[T]his Court has repeatedly recognized that a taxpayer has standing to seek an injunction against public officials to prevent illegal payments from public funds." (emphasis added) ); Zeigler v. Baker , 344 So.2d 761 , 764 (Ala. 1977) ("The right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned." (first emphasis added) ); Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 109, 186 So. 129 , 131 (1939) ("[T]his Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state offic	10	1977–2018
Thompson v. Chilton County green ala · 1938 2 sentences 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat. 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat.	8	1977–2018
Poyner v. Whiddon neutral ala · 1937 2 sentences 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat. 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat.	8	1977–2018
Hall v. Blan green ala · 1933 2 sentences 2018Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 186 So. 129 (1939) ('... this Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state officer in the unlawful disbursement of state funds.'); Hall v. Blan , 227 Ala. 64 , 148 So. 601 (1933) ; Turnipseed v. Blan , 226 Ala. 549 , 148 So. 116 (1933). 2018Goode v. Tyler , 237 Ala. 106 , 186 So. 129 (1939) ('... this Court is committed to the doctrine that a taxpayer may maintain a suit in equity to restrain a state officer in the unlawful disbursement of state funds.'); Hall v. Blan , 227 Ala. 64 , 148 So. 601 (1933) ; Turnipseed v. Blan , 226 Ala. 549 , 148 So. 116 (1933).	8	1977–2018
Court of County Revenues v. Richardson green ala · 1949 2 sentences 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat. 2018Court of County Revenues v. Richardson , 252 Ala. 403 , 41 So.2d 749 (1949) ; Poyner v. Whiddon , 234 Ala. 168 , 174 So. 507 (1937) ; Thompson v. Chilton County , 236 Ala. 142 , 181 So. 701 (1938) ; Travis v. First Nat.	8	1977–2018
Town of Cedar Bluff v. Citizens Caring for Children green ala · 2004 2 sentences 2008Instead, an “actual or imminent, particularized, concrete, and palpable injury ... is required for a showing of standing.” Town of Cedar Bluff, 904 So.2d at 1261 (See, J., concurring specially). “ ‘The right of a taxpayer to challenge^ either as unconstitutional or as not conforming to statute,] the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned.’ ” Hunt v. Windom, 604 So.2d 395, 396 (Ala.1992) (quoting Zeigler v. Baker, 344 So.2d 761, 764 (Ala.1977)). 2008Instead, an "actual or imminent, particularized, concrete, and palpable injury ... is required for a showing of standing." Town of Cedar Bluff, 904 So.2d at 1261 (See, J., concurring specially). "`The right of a taxpayer to challenge[, either as unconstitutional or as not conforming to statute,] the unlawful disbursement of state funds ... is unquestioned.'" Hunt v. Windom, 604 So.2d 395, 396 (Ala.1992) (quoting Zeigler v. Baker, 344 So.2d 761, 764 (Ala.1977)).	1	2008–2008
Sadloski v. Town of Manchester green conn · 1995 2 sentences 2004Subsequently in Sadloski v. Town of Manchester , 235 Conn. 637 , 668 A.2d 1314 (1995), the Connecticut Supreme Court held that the provision of a property-tax abatement to developers by the Town of Manchester did not automatically confer standing on a taxpayer to challenge the abatement; the court held that relevant comparison for purposes of inferring probable taxpayer injury was the net economic benefit to the town with the development project, on the one hand, and the tax revenue of the town without the project, on the other. 2004Subsequently in Sadloski v. Town of Manchester , 235 Conn. 637 , 668 A.2d 1314 (1995), the Connecticut Supreme Court held that the provision of a property-tax abatement to developers by the Town of Manchester did not automatically confer standing on a taxpayer to challenge the abatement; the court held that relevant comparison for purposes of inferring probable taxpayer injury was the net economic benefit to the town with the development project, on the one hand, and the tax revenue of the town without the project, on the other.	1	2004–2004
Powers v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green ala · 1938 2 sentences 1981In the course of the opinion the Court stated, "[T]he right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds likewise is unquestioned." To support the action of the trial court in granting the motion to dismiss, Bronner relies almost exclusively on the case of Powers v. United States Fidelity Guaranty Co. , 236 Ala. 389 , 182 So. 758 (1938). 1981In the course of the opinion the Court stated, "[T]he right of a taxpayer to challenge the unlawful disbursement of state funds likewise is unquestioned." To support the action of the trial court in granting the motion to dismiss, Bronner relies almost exclusively on the case of Powers v. United States Fidelity Guaranty Co. , 236 Ala. 389 , 182 So. 758 (1938).	1	1981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 28-6-1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 58 (1947–2025) PA 37 (1931–2026) TX 34 (1920–2022) IL 23 (1966–2021) NJ 22 (1980–2025) NY 21 (1895–2021) OR 18 (1947–2025) CT 16 (1991–2019) AL 15 (1977–2018) IN 13 (1953–2016) WI 12 (1940–2023) MO 10 (1887–2016) FL 9 (1970–2022) IA 9 (1937–2012) MI 8 (1896–2020) WA 8 (1984–2023) OH 8 (1973–2019) MN 8 (1953–2023) AZ 8 (1992–2012) CO 7 (1922–2019) OK 6 (1924–2025) KY 5 (1918–2009) KS 5 (1988–2014) MD 4 (1987–2017) VA 4 (1985–2008) ID 4 (2008–2021) NM 4 (1937–2020) NC 3 (1979–2024) GA 3 (2007–2022) HI 3 (1982–2014) VT 3 (1989–2018) WY 2 (1981–2017) TN 2 (2003–2017) PR 2 (1954–1956) DC 2 (1991–1992) UT 2 (2012–2016) NE 2 (2004–2006)

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