Opinion ID: 1668800
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: the annexation agreements

Text: The trial judge, finding Ramer had standing to challenge the Annexation Agreement, declared two provisions of the Annexation Agreement void. The trial judge addressed the agreement, as follows: Ramer next contends that the pre-election agreement between Harbert-Equitable Joint Venture and Hoover constituted an illegal inducement to the Riverchase electors to consent to the annexation and that such agreement is illegal. The agreement involved was executed by the Joint Venture and the Mayor of Hoover and dated November 1, 1979. At this time, the joint venture was characterized as the developer of a planned development and the agreement contemplated the introduction of a legislative bill authorizing the annexation of Riverchase (a planned development). It is a comprehensive document dealing with the subjects outlined below with a severability clause.