Santee River Cypress Lumber Co. v. Query

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Brease.

The facts of this cause, agreed upon by counsel, are set forth in the opinion of Mr. Justice Carter. It is not necessary to repeat here the whole statement. In brief, the differences between the parties arise out of their respective constructions of Act No. 574 of 1928 (35 St. at Earge, 1089; Sections 2521-2554, 1932 Code), as those statutes pertain to the documentary tax directed to be levied, collected, and paid for the support of the State government.

The members of the Tax Commission, defendants in the cause, who are respondents…