Thomas v. Buchanan County

The respondents, as taxpaying citizens, brought this suit against Buchanan County and the three judges of the county court to enjoin the issuance and sale of certain “tax anticipation” notes under Laws 1931, page 292, and to restrain the assessment, levy and collection of taxes to pay the same, on the ground that the aforesaid act is unconstitutional. The defendants filed answer admitting that they intended to issue notes under the law but denied that it was unconstitutional. The respondents then filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings and the cause was submitted to the trial court…