Van Dyke v. Tax Commission

George D. Van Dyke, the appellant, hereafter called the petitioner, is a retired lawyer and capitalist. His two-hundred-page brief submitted on this appeal evidences his ability, his great industry, and his deep interest in the questions raised. During the years 1930 to 1933, his sole business was that of investing his surplus capital. His capital holdings during those years included certain “nontaxable” highway investment bonds issued by Wisconsin counties pursuant to the provisions of sec. 1317m — 12, Stats. 1919, and certain other bonds issued by Wisconsin municipalities. The interest…