State v. Mahr

DREW, Judge.

The state of Louisiana, through its supervisor of public accounts, filed this suit against T. C. Mahr and his surety, the Great American Indemnity Company, for the collection of $1,199.25, alleged to be due for gasoline taxes, with 20 per cent, penalties and 10 per cent, attorney’s fees.

Plaintiff alleged that from June 1 to June 20, 1932, defendant Mahr imported into this state an aggregate of 24,727 gallons of gasoline, or a net of 23,885 taxable gallons, after deducting the 3 per cent, shrinkage allowed by law,, which gas was sold and held for. sale and distribution herein and…