California Supreme Court
Jun. 6, 2017
Suit against local governments not limited to property taxpayers, court rules
The state Supreme Court ruled Monday that plaintiffs who do not own property can still sue local governments for illegally spending taxpayer money.
By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
One need not be a real property owner to sue local governments for illegally spending taxpayer money, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Experts said the decision expands the number of individuals who could bring taxpayer litigation against cities and counties.
The ruling also revives plaintiff Cherrity Weatherford's lawsuit challenging allegedly unconstitutional vehicle impounding prac...
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