Beta Theta PI Corp. v. Board of Com'rs of Cleveland County
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
This case involves but one question, viz.: Whether under the law th^ property owned and used by plaintiff in error, Bella Theta Pi Corporation, at the State University at Norman, is exempt from taxation.
There is no controversy as to the facts, further than that the facts do not bring the property within any of the constitutional exemptions. The fraternity is incorporated under the laws of the state and owns and uses, for the purpose for which it is incorporated, certain lots, buildings and appurtenances at the State University and in the city of Norman.
This property was assessed for taxation…
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