Felder v. City of Portsmouth

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• classification must reasonably promote proper object of public welfare and must not be arbitrary
• although homeowners’ exemption law is directed toward a legitimate public purpose, it is unconstitutional because the minimum valuation provision discriminates against the poor by unreasonably raising their taxes to finance tax relief for persons owning more expensive homes

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