Ray v. Parish of Rapides

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, assuming to act under .the provisions of Act No. 15 of 1928 (Ex. Sess.), adopted an ordinance levying a tax of one cent a gallon on gasoline for a period of one year, beginning May 1, 1929.

The plaintiffs, twelve in number, citizens and taxpayers, sued the parish, through its police jury, attaching the constitutionality of the legislative act, and, in the alternative, the legality of the ordinance, and seeking to enjoin its enforcement.

After a hearing on a rule nisi, the court below issued a .preliminary injunction, and the defendant has appealed.

The…