Bailey v. North Carolina,353 N.C. 142; 540 S.E.2d 313 (N.C. 2000)
Class of taxpayers filed suit against the state, challenging the constitutionality of the state’s tax exemption cap on retirement benefits. After the court determined that the tax was unconstitutional, the parties settled. The court awarded fees to class counsel. The Attorney General appealed the award. The Supreme Court of North Carolina held that the Attorney…