Miller v. Board of Commissioners

“ This was an action brought by the appellant, against the board of commissioners and others, to enjoin the payment of a debt alleged to be illegally created by the county commissioners.

“ The complaint alleges, in substance, that the plaintiff is a citizen and resident tax-payer of the county of Dear-born; and is the owner of real and personal estate in the county subject to taxation ; that the whole amount of taxable property in the county for the year 1874 was $10,516,-920, and no more, and that, on the 5th day of August, 1874, the indebtedness of the county was $175,000, of which sum…