Ferdinand v. City of Atlanta

HINES, Justice.

Arthur E. Ferdinand, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner (“Ferdinand”), in his official and individual capacities, appeals from the trial court’s order granting permanent injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus requiring that he pay certain funds to the City of Atlanta (“the City”). Finding that the trial court committed procedural errors, we reverse and remand with direction.

The dispute relates to bonds for five tax allocation districts (“TADs”). The bonds were issued by the City pursuant to trust indentures entered into between the City and bond trustees; funds that include…