Trotter v. Tennessee

The question is whether lands in Tennessee purchased by the guardian of a veteran with moneys received from the United States for the use of the disabled ward are subject to taxation. .

Joseph A. Leake became mentally incompetent by reason of his service in the army during the World War. Since May, 1922, the United States Government has paid compensation to his guardian at the rate of $100 a month in accordance with the provisions of Part II of the World War Veterans Act (38 U!S.C., §§ 471, et seq.), and disability benefits at the rate of $57.50 a month under a policy of War Risk Insurance in…