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Armour v. Indianapolis

Docket No.11-161
Op. BelowInd. S. Ct.
ArgumentFeb 29, 2012

Holding

Because the city had a rational basis for its distinction between homeowners who had paid their taxes in a lump sum and those who paid over time by installments, the city"s refusal to provide a refund to those who paid in a lump sum did not violate the Equal Protection Clause.

Judgment

Affirmed, 6-3, in an opinion by Stephen G. Breyer on Jun 4, 2012. The Chief Justice filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Scalia and Alito joined.

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