Miller v. Davis

Trespass against a tax collector for an alleged wrongful arrest upon a warrant for taxes. Motion for new trial, and exceptions to the charge of the presiding judge.

Upon the Motion. — The evidence was contradictory, but the preponderance was in favor of the defendant, for whom the jury returned a verdict. We perceive no reason to disturb the finding of the jury.

Upon the Exceptions.— The question was, Avhat constituted a sufficient demand of payment of the taxes. The instruction was:: "What is a sufficient demand? Any intimation to the tax payer that a payment is desired. It need not be in…