People Ex Rel. Carr v. Alpha Pi of Phi Kappa Sigma Educational Ass'n of the University

This is an appeal from the judgment of the county court of Cook county against the property of appellant for taxes. The basis of the objection filed to the application of the county treasurer for judgment is that the property of appellant, which is a Greek Letter social fraternity, is used exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and not for profit.

Appellant claims exemption under paragraph 7 of section 2 of the Revenue act. (Cahill’s Stat. 1925, p. 1998.) This section provides that the property referred to therein shall be exempt from taxation to the extent therein limited. The…