Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church v. City of San Antonio
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Bexar County; J. T. Sluder, Judge. Suit by the City of San Antonio against the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church to recover taxes and foreclose a lien. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
’ FLY, C. J.
This is a suit instituted by ap-pellee to recover taxes and foreclose a lien on certain property in the city of San Antonio, owned by appellant, being the west half of lot No. 7 in new city block 418, at the southeast corner of Pecan street and an alley, being known as the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage property. Appellant claimed exemption from taxation under the Constitution and laws of Texas. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of appellee for the amount of the taxes, amounting to $359.52, and foreclosed the lien on the property.
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