Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority v. City of Charlottesville

By Judge Lyttleton Waddell

In this matter, realizing the desirability of an early decision, I shall dispense with all preliminary statements of the facts in the case which are clearly understood and shall give in as brief form as possible my reasons for my decision in the case.

The questions to be decided are, as I understand it, first, whether the so-called McCue Act is a special act, and second, if it is a special act, does it violate the provisions of § 63, § 64, or § 117 of the Constitution.

It seems to me clear that the Act is a special act within the principles set forth in Martin v.…