Legal Opinion
City of Richmond v. Fary
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided December 1, 1969No. Record 7290PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGordon, J.
In July 1969 the Richmond City Council enacted an ordinance imposing an annual tax of f 12 on persons engaged in an occupation for profit within the City who earn $3,100 or more per year. Because the City’s Director of Finance questioned the validity of the tax, he refused to perform a necessary ministerial act. Invoking our original jurisdiction, the City asks us to issue a writ of mandamus against the Director, thereby upholding the tax.
Under § 2.02(a) of the Richmond charter, the General Assembly has granted the City broad general authority to levy such taxes as the Council deems necessary.…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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3Cited by9 opinions
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