State v. Cox

Citations

• 52 La. Ann. 2049

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>On Motion to Dismiss.the Appeal.</p> <p>The Appeal being from a judgment to compel the payment oí a fine, including therein the tax for the non-payment of which the fine was imposed, the Supreme Court has jurisdiction and the motion is denied.</p> <p>On the Merits.</p> <p>By authority conferred on the Police Jury by the Constitution, the District Court has power to pronounce judgment compelling the per capita, tax debtor to pay a fine in case he refuses or neglects to pay the tax, or instead, to work on the public road.</p>