Skip to main content
· 11/15/1905

Scarborough v. Elmer

Citations

  • 87 Miss. 508
  • 40 So. 69

Syllabus

<p>Taxation. Tax sale. Void assessment. Bquity.</p> <p>An assessment made under an unconstitutional law (Laws 1888, ch. 9, p. 24) cannot support a tax sale, and a court of equity will cancel a tax deed made in pursuance of a sale not otherwise authorized.</p>

Judges: Galhoon

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.