Shields v. Pepper

This is the fourth appeal in this cause. For former decisions, see Yarbrough v. Hightower, 211 Ala. 262, 100 So. 126, Shields v. Hightower, 214 Ala. 608, 108 So. 525, 47 A. L. R. 506, and Shields v. Hightower, 216 Ala: 224, 112 So. 834.

E. C. Robison was tax collector. Judgment was recovered on his bond for default. L. C. Hightower and others, sureties on his bond, having paid the judgment, filed the original bill seeking reimbursement and to that end subrogation to the lien of the state and county-on certain lands. Robison and certain of his vendees and subvendees are made parties respondent.

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