Quattlebaum v. Davis

John I. Purtle, Justice.

On September 12, 1978, the White County Equalization Board contracted with the Miller-Edmiaston Appraisal Company for appraisal of the property in White County. September 29, 1978, the White County Quorum Court approved Ordinance No. 50 authorizing payment of the fees charged by the contractor for the appraisal of the property. On December 27, 1978, the appellants, representing a large number of taxpayers, filed a referendum petition. They sought to have Ordinance No. 50 referred to the voters of White County for approval or disapproval. The county court refused to…