County of Calhoun v. American Emigrant Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the district of Iowa. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Clifford
Power is vested in the Circuit Court to enjoin the collection of a municipal tax, 'where it appears that the assessors acted without authority of law, and in violation of a special contract between the municipality imposing the tax and the tax-payer.
Swamp-lands were owned by the county of Calhoun, and the record shows that the proper authorities of the county contracted to sell the same to the American Emigrant .Company, the county stipulating that they would not assess any taxes against the lands until after the time the lands should be conveyed to the company.
Pursuant to that contract, the…
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