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October 21, 2011
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Alabama Attorney
General
STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL LUTHER STRANGE
Regarding Federal Court Ruling in Lynch v. Alabama
Upholding State Property Tax Structure
“Today’s ruling in Lynch v. Alabama confirms the State’s consistent position that
Alabama’s property tax structure does not violate the United States Constitution. It is
the prerogative of the citizens of Alabama, through their elected representatives, to
structure a tax system in a manner that best serves their interests. The Office of
Attorney General remains committed to defending and vindicating this important right
whenever necessary.”
The State’s defense of this case was handled by Drayton Nabers, who led a team
of attorneys from the law firms of Maynard, Cooper & Gale, and Rumberger, Kirk &
Caldwell, in an outstanding representation of the State of Alabama. I also commend
Deputy Solicitor General Prim Escalona and Assistant Attorney General Will Parker,
from the Attorney General’s Office, who assisted in this matter.
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