Detroit Fire Fighters Ass'n v. City of Detroit

Al*662though we agree with the result that the lead opinion reached, we disagree on the issue of standing. We believe that the plaintiffs have an interest in the expenditure of appropriated funds sufficiently different than the general public that would confer standing on them. However, we do not believe that the mayor can be compelled by statute or by city charter to expend the appropriated funds. Thus, plaintiffs are not entitled to relief.

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The lead opinion would hold that the plaintiffs’ membership in the association does not set them aside or make their interest in this suit any different…