Deputy Sheriffs Law Enforc. v. Mobile Cty.

The primary issue presented in this case is whether the trial court erred in declaring a local act of the legislature tying deputy sheriffs' pay to that of state troopers unconstitutional on a finding that the local act, as enacted by the legislature, materially varied from the bill as advertised, pursuant to § 106, Constitution of Alabama 1901. A secondary issue, whether the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to allow the deputies the right to amend their complaint, is also presented.

Because we conclude that the trial court was correct in its assessment of the law and its…