Michael Davis, et al v. City of Philadelphia

  1. May 16, 2016

    3rd Circ. Won't Reconsider Military Tax-Shield Decision

    The Third Circuit on Monday denied an Army reservist's request that it reconsider its recent ruling that his business property isn't covered by a federal law protecting service members from high interest rates and penalties on delinquent property taxes.

  2. May 11, 2016

    Army Vet Urges 3rd Circ. To Reverse Tax-Shield Decision

    An Army reservist is urging the Third Circuit to reconsider its ruling last week that service members' business property isn't covered by a federal law protecting them from high interest rates and penalties on delinquent property taxes, arguing that the decision in the case of first impression violates the 14th Amendment.

  3. May 04, 2016

    3rd. Circ Says Military Tax Shield Doesn't Cover Businesses

    The Third Circuit said in a case of first impression Wednesday that a federal law that limits the interest and penalties on a member of the military for overdue property taxes does not extend to a soldier's business, as it does not qualify as a "service member" under the law.