Carr v. Miller

Appellant was the tax collector of Winston county for the years 1924 to 1927, inclusive. Shortly after appellant’s term expired, appellee, the state tax collector, sent an auditor to make a complete audit of the books and records covering the administration of appellant, as a result of which appellant was discovered, as claimed by appellee, to be short in his accounts with the state and its subdivisions, in the 'sum, with interest, of fifty-five thousand three hundred nineteen dollars and thirty-three cents. Demand was made for payment, and, the demand being refused, suit was brought, which…