Dempster v. Wallace

August 16, 1932, the Comptroller notified the Commissioner of his purpose to assume control over the collection of gasoline taxes, and of the employees engaged in the administration of the gasoline tax laws; and demanded all papers, supplies, and equipment pertaining to the collection of gasoline taxes.

The original hill was filed by the Commissioner to enjoin interference from the Comptroller. By answer and cross-bill the Comptroller presented his insistence and alleges that authority-was conferred upon his office to collect the tax and to select the assistants and employees necessary to…