Legal Opinion
Southern Railway Co. v. City of Danville
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided April 8, 1940No. Record No. 2214PublishedCited by 9 opinions
The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtSpratley, J.
The parties in this case have agreed upon the facts. Their agreement, which also sets out the single question of law involved, is stated in the following language:
“As of January 1, 1935, the City of Danville, a municipal corporation of Virginia, assessed municipal taxes against the Southern Railway Company in the total amount of $8,899.05, covering levy on real estate and tangible personal property, such taxes being for the calendar year 1935.
“On June 27, 1936, the Southern Railway Company paid to D. P. Garvin, City Collector, said sum of $8,899.05.
“Under date of December 8, 1936, Southern…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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