City of Prattville v. Joyner

This case presents the issue whether the City of Prattville may terminate fire protection services to the residents and businesses located within its police jurisdiction.1 On October 19, 1993, the Prattville City Council passed an ordinance that withdrew fire protection from Prattville's police jurisdiction. Originally, the ordinance was to be in effect as of January 1, 1994; however, its effective date was delayed until May 1, 1994. On April 29, 1994, Leon Joyner, the owner of a business located within the Prattville police jurisdiction, sought declaratory relief and an order restraining the…