Smith v. City of Austin

HUGHES, Justice.

Appellant, John T. Smith, sued to enjoin the City of Austin and its Tax Assessor-Collector, W. T. Williams, Jr., from collecting or attempting to collect from appellant taxes for the year 1947 based upon valuations in excess of the values made by appellant in rendering his property for taxation.

A temporary injunction was granted. On final trial before the court this injunction was dissolved and judgment rendered denying appellant any relief.

Appellant duly rendered his property for taxation in December 1946. Prior to March 16, 1947, he was sent and received notices that changes…