Gibson v. Phillips University

This case presents the questions, first, whether certain farm lands in Choctaw county are subject to ad valorem taxation or exempt from taxation; and, second, whether plaintiff may have injunctive relief.

The trial court determined the issues and rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff, and the intervener, W. B. Gibson, appeals.

Essential facts are that the plaintiff, Phillips University, a corporation, was organized under and by virtue of the laws of Oklahoma relating to religious, educational and benevolent corporations, and owns and operates “Phillips University,” an outstanding educational…