W.Va. Tax Dept.'s $160K Cig Fine Excessive, Co. Tells Justices

By Daniel Tay · May 29, 2019, 8:42 PM EDT

The West Virginia Tax Department's fine on a cigarette wholesaler was unconstitutionally excessive, the company recently told the U.S. Supreme Court, noting that guidance was necessary because lower courts had applied...

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Case Information

Case Title

Ashland Specialty Co., Inc., Petitioner v. Dale W. Steager, West Virginia State Tax Commissioner

Case Number

18-1053

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

February 11, 2019