Howell v. . Howell

This is an action to set aside and annual the creation of a special-tax school district in Haywood County and to enjoin the collection of the special school tax therein. It is brought by certain taxpayers of Rock Hill School District against the Sheriff and County Commissioners of HAYWOOD and the School Committee of Rock Hill District.

The complaint alleges that the district was not laid off "as compact in form as practicable, and the convenience and necessities of the patrons were not consulted," and that the lines were so run to exclude (576) certain parties opposed to the tax and include…