Bond v. Town of Tarboro

As tenants by the entireties, tbe plaintiffs own a home in tbe town of Tarboro, in which they reside. Said home is appraised for county and city taxation purposes at tbe value of $6,500. Plaintiffs, in good faitb and for tbe purpose of building said home, executed sundry notes to various persons, in tbe aggregate sum of $8,000. Said notes are secured by a deed of trust on tbe home. Tbe notes are owned by citizens of Edgecombe County, who are not citizens of Tarboro, and hence tbe notes are listed for county taxation, but not for city taxation. Tbe county has given to both tbe owners of tbe…