Mayor of Salisbury v. Jackson

The bill in this case is filed by William H. Jackson, a citizen of Wicomico County, to enjoin and restrain by injunction the Mayor and Council of Salisbury, a corporation, and Benjamin H. Parker, its Collector of Taxes, from proceeding to collect certain town taxes levied for the year 1897, on real estate, private securities and bonds, the property of the plaintiff.

There are three reasons assigned why the valuation and assessment of this property, is illegal and invalid. 1st. Because there has been no assessment and valuation in accordance with and as provided by the charter of the town; 2nd.…