Railroad v. . Beaufort County

Civil action for recovery of ad valorem taxes alleged to have been assessed illegally by defendant Beaufort County, and paid under protest by plaintiff.

Plaintiff in its complaint alleges, summarily stated, these facts:

I. That defendant Beaufort County levied ad valorem taxes for the year 1942 at the rate of $1.27 on the one hundred dollars property valuation for these purposes and at these rates: (a) For general county fund — fifteen cents; (b) for public health fund — three cents; (c) for public welfare fund — eight cents; (d) for old age assistance fund — three and a half cents; (e) for aid…