Sheila Mote Ingle v. Jason Frank Adkins

Summary

The court held that the plaintiff could not pursue injunctive relief against the defendants in their individual capacities, but that her official-capacity claims seeking to declare the superintendent's contract illegal and prevent future payments were not barred by sovereign immunity. The court also held that she had taxpayer standing because taxpayers have an equitable interest in public funds and may challenge allegedly illegal expenditures. The dismissal was therefore affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.