City of Hattiesburg v. First Nat. Bank

HOLMES, District Judge.

A motion to remand this case has heretofore been overruled, after its consideration by the court upon lengthy briefs submitted by each side. (D. C.) 8 F. Supp. 157. In those briefs it was tacitly conceded that the ¿mount in controversy was sufficient to sustain- jurisdiction in this court, but counsel for the city have asked and obtained a rehearing for the purpose of urging that the amount does not exceed the sum or value of $3,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Their contention is that the city seeks a several judgment for taxes against each shareholder of the…