State Ex Rel. Daniel v. Textile Hall Corp.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Boni-iam.

The plaintiffs brought their actions in the Court of Common Pleas for Greenville County for the avowed purpose of collecting taxes alleged to be due the State and city, respectively. Demurrers were interposed to the complaints, and were heard together by Judge Bellinger, whose order determined both cases. Appeals from that order were heard together, and this opinion will determine both appeals.

The amended and supplemental complaint of the State sets forth that: The State of South Carolina has an interest in the subject-matter of…