Commonwealth v. Seiz

Shanaman, J.,

The Township of Lower Alsace instituted an action in assumpsit to recover from the defendant, Charles W. Seiz, as tax collector of Lower Alsace Township, and from David Bauer and George J. Goll, as sureties on Seiz’s bond, certain moneys alleged to be due for uncollected taxes, and for taxes collected but unremitted, assessed for the years 1931 and 1932. The taxes were the road, light, and hydrant taxes of the township. The suit was brought in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to the use of the Township of Lower Alsace. The defendants filed an affidavit of defense…