Oliver v. City of Lynn

It appears by the facts agreed that the plaintiff was formerly a member of the firm of “ Stephen Oliver, Jr. & Co.,” carrying on business in Lynn; that the firm was dissolved by the act of the partners in 1869; that in 1870 and 1871 the assessors of Lynn assessed taxes to “ Stephen Oliver, Jr. & Co.” which were paid by the members of the firm; and that in 1872 and 1873 they assessed to “Stephen Oliver, Jr. & Co.” taxes *144amounting to $2208, which were paid by the plaintiff, under a protest in writing. This suit is brought to recover back said taxes for 1872 and 1873; it cannot be maintained,…