State ex rel. Lacoste v. Vigneaux
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from City Court of Lafayette; R. W. Elliott, Judge. Proceedings by the State, by rule on the relation of Louis Lacoste, sheriff and ex officio tax collector, against Jean Vigneaux. From a judgment dismissing the rule, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff proceeded by rule to compel Jean Vigneaux, the owner of a buggy, one surrey, and two horses, to pay licenses on this property for the years beginning with 1908, and including 1911.
The following is the itemized statement upon which suit was brought:
1908 — $3.75 and interest @ 2 per cent. per month for 36 months...........$ 6 35
1909 — $3.75 and interest @ 2 per cent. per month for 24 months........... 5 55
1910 — $3.75 and interest @ 2 per cent. per month for 12 months............ 4 65
1911 — $3.75, delinquent since March 17, 1911 ............................. 3 75
$20 34
The suit, we are…
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