Christian Ass'n v. City of Philadelphia
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 299, Oct. T., 1920, by plaintiff, from decree of O. P. No. 5, Phila. Co., June T., 1918, No. 1533, in equity, dismissing bill in equity in the case of Christian Association of the University of Pennsylvania v. The City of Philadelphia, The Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, and W. Freeland Kendrick, receiver of taxes of the City of Philadelphia. Bill in equity to restrain the collection of taxes.
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Appeal, No. 299, Oct. T., 1920, by plaintiff, from decree of O. P. No. 5, Phila. Co., June T., 1918, No. 1533, in equity, dismissing bill in equity in the case of Christian Association of the University of Pennsylvania v. The City of Philadelphia, The Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, and W. Freeland Kendrick, receiver of taxes of the City of Philadelphia. Bill in equity to restrain the collection of taxes. Before Martin, J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. The court dismissed the bill. Plaintiff appealed. Errors assigned were in dismissing…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Trexler, J.,
The Christian Association of the University of Pennsylvania was incorporated for the promotion of the spiritual welfare of the students of said institution by encouraging Christian fellowship and cooperation. It occupies property known as 3905 Spruce street, Philadelphia, and maintains there an international students’ house, and in the rear of the lot there is a stable. The purpose of the maintenance of the house is to provide a home house for a large number of foreign students under *518Christian influence where they can get in contact with the best elements of American…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Philadelphia v. BarberSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1894
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