Thomas v. Parsley

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner—

Affirming.

Parties appellant, plaintiffs below, are H. B. Thomas and Hart County. Appellees, defendants below, are Edmonson County, and the then sheriff of that county.

Prior to the institution of a suit, Dr. Thomas had purchased from one Collins seven adjoining tracts of land, some of which are admittedly in Edmonson County. The controversy involves assessments of three of these tracts, under which, or parts thereof, is located “Floyd Collins Crystal Cave,” making the land of more than ordinary value. The legality of the assessment turns on the…