City of Manassas v. Prince William County Board of Supervisors

By Judge Thomas S. Kenny

This case involves the construction and effect of an interjurisdictional agreement between Prince William County and the City of Manassas regarding, among other things, jurisdiction over the ground on which the county courthouse and other county buildings are located.

Background

When the Town of Manassas became an independent city in 1975, the City and the County negotiated an agreement to handle the transition. Numerous topics were covered, including schools, water, library facilities, and other services to be provided by one or the other of the parties. Also included…