Mitchell v. Holden

The motion of the defendant in error to dismiss the writ of error is without merit, and is denied.

'“The general rule is that the payments of taxes or other claims, made through ignorance of the law, or where the facts are all known, and there is no misplaced confidence, and no artifice, deception, or other fraudulent practice used by the other party, are deemed voluntary, and can not be recovered, unless made under an urgent and immediate necessity, or to release person or property from detention, or to prevent an immediate seizure of person or property.” Strachan Shipping Co. v. Savannah,…