Fitzpatrick v. Patrick

CULLEN, Commissioner.

The appellants, who are owners of farm property or rural nonfarm property in Montgomery County, Kentucky, brought this action for themselves and others similarly situated, against the county court clerk and the sheriff of the county, alleging that by reason of a blanket fifteen-percent increase by the Department of Revenue in the assessment of farm and rural nonfarm property in Montgomery County the property of the appellants has been assessed at a value in excess of fair cash value. The complaint asked for a declaration of rights and for injunctive relief. After…