De Vore v. Gay

Suit by W.L. DeVore, as trustee against C.M. Gay, as Comptroller of the State of Florida, for judicial declaration of the duty or liability of the plaintiff with respect to documentary stamp taxes of certain short term leases. From a decree for the defendant, plaintiff appeals.

Decree reversed with directions. History: An appeal was heretofore had in this case and this Court reversed a final decree sustaining defendant's motion to dismiss. See De Vore v. Lee, 158 Fla. 608, 30 So.2d 924.

Upon remand the appellant amended his bill, which the appellee did not answer, and appellant filed a "motion…