Greb v. King County

(dissenting) — The importance of this case is not to be measured by the amount sought to be recovered, which is only sixty-eight cents. The true picture is presented by the fact that the sum total of taxes levied by King county alone in 1935 for the seventh preceding year delinquency was $106,581.64, and by all the- counties of the state for the same period $401,382. Moreover, the levy will be a recurring one, from year to year, throughout the state. The question is, therefore, not only important but serious.

For the sake of argument, I accept the statement of the majority that the…