Freeman v. Keaton

Frankum, Justice.

1. “He who would have equity must do equity, and give effect to all equitable rights in the other party respecting the subject matter of the suit.” Code § 37-104. Those who seek the aid of a court of equity to restrain and enjoin the taxing authorities of a county from collecting or attempting to collect taxes alleged to have been illegally assessed against the property of the petitioners, and alleging in their petition, and thus admitting thereby, that they owe some taxes for the year in question, must show that they have tendered and offered to pay the amount of taxes in…