City of Austin v. Sheppard, Comptroller

The City of Austin seeks by mandamus to compel George H. Sheppard, Comptroller, to cancel the taxes assessed for State and County purposes against certain property purchased by the City of Austin through valid tax foreclosure proceedings and now held by the City. The following facts are undisputed:

1. That the City of Austin is a municipal corporation organized under Section 5 of Article XI of the State Constitution and under Chapter 13, Title 28, of the Revised Statutes of Texas, and that George H. Sheppard is Comptroller of the State of Texas.

2. That the real estate involved here is situated…