People ex rel. Davis v. Feitner

This is a proceeding by certiorari to review an assessment against the personal property of the relator at the sum of $75,000 for the year 1899. The facts shown by the papers are as follows: The relator was originally assessed by the deputy tax commissioner at the sum of $26,700, and that assessment was subsequently increased to $100,000 by notice given to the relator. The relator was examined by the defendants and disclosed the following assets: Accounts receivable, $41,736.31; cash in bank, $20,234.34; merchandise, $27,935.81; bonds, $32,000 — $121,956.46. Against this sum the relator…