Pearson's Fireworks, Inc. v. City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi

KING, Justice,

for the Court:

111. This ease arises from the City of Hattiesburg’s (“the City’s”) annexation of property in 2007. Pearson’s Fireworks (“Pearson’s”) leased land which was part of the annexed property for the purpose of selling fireworks during the Fourth of July and New Year’s holiday seasons. Prior to the annexation, the City passed an ordi nance prohibiting the sale of fireworks within the city limits. After the annexation, the City notified Pearson’s that it could no longer sell fireworks on the newly annexed land. Pearson’s then filed suit against the City in the Circuit…