Phelan v. Smith

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dunbar, J.

This is an equitable action to enjoin the treasurer of Spokane county from selling certain personal property in the hands of the respondent for the satisfaction of personal property taxes levied thereon while the property was in the hands of a former owner. The complaint alleges:

“ First. That at all times in this complaint mentioned, M. J. Phelan was and now is doing a general tea, coffee, and spice business at Spokane, Washington, under the firm name and style of Spokane Tea & Coffee Company.

Second. That during the year 1898, and until the…