Sluder v. Mahan, Treas., Etc.

This is an action by appellants against appellee, Treasurer of Sullivan County, to enjoin the collection of additional taxes levied upon their separate tracts of real estate because of oil production therefrom. Appellants are owners of tracts of land in Sullivan County from which oil was produced during the years 1950, 1951 and 1952.

Appellee’s demurrer to appellants’ amended complaint was sustained. Appellants refused to plead over and the court accordingly entered judgment denying the injunctive relief sought by appellants.

The error relied upon for appeal is the sustaining of appellee’s…