Legal Opinion
Alvin, Ltd. v. United States Postal Service
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Decided April 14, 1987No. Appeal 86-634PublishedCited by 79 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PAULINE NEWMAN, Circuit Judge.
The Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals (“Board” or “PSBCA”) held that, subsequent to amendment to the California Constitution, Cal. Const, art. XIIIA (1978) (hereinafter “Proposition 13” or “Article XIIIA”), the United States Postal Service was not obligated to pay, under existing lease agreements, certain levies imposed by California taxing authorities. Alvin, Ltd., et al., 85-3 B.C.A. (CCH) If 18,216 (1985). We reverse.
Background
The appellants are thirty limited partnerships 1 (collectively “Alvin”) that own real property comprising postal facilities…
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