State Ex Rel. Five Transportation Co. v. Lee

This is an original proceeding in mandamus, the purpose of which is to have this Court construe the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 18026, Acts of 1937, amending Section 16 of Chapter 14764, Acts of 1931, wherein it is provided:

"That there shall be collected by the Comptroller of the State of Florida from every auto transportation company as herein defined to which has been granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity or a permit authorizing it to engage in the transportation of passengers or freight, or both, * * * mileage tax of one cent (1 cent) per mile on all trucks or…