Legal Opinion
Gruen v. State Tax Commission
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 5, 1949No. 31083PublishedCited by 165 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSimpson, C. J.
Plaintiff, who is a taxpayer engaged in the sale of cigarettes in the city of Seattle, instituted this action in the superior court of Thurston county. The complaint contains several allegations attacking the constitutionality of the Session Laws of 1949, chapter 180, p. 496. Plaintiff asked for a permanent injunction against the tax commission of the state of Washington to prevent the collection of the taxes provided for in the act; a permanent injunction against the state finance committee to prevent the issuance, sale, or retirement of bonds; and a permanent injunction against Honorable…
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