Freeport School District v. County of Armstrong

Opinion by

Arnold, J.,

The fourth class School District of the Borough of Freeport availed itself of the Act of May 17,1921, P. L. 837 (24 PS §721), and purchased a residence for its supervising principal, who paid a rental of $35.00 per month. On a case stated in equity the court below held that this real estate was subject to taxes levied by the borough and the county (sixth class) of Armstrong.

The Act of 1921 merely conferred the power on fourth class school districts to expend their funds to purchase or build a residence for principals, teachers or janitors, and to charge a rental therefor.…