Town of Brattleboro v. Carpenter Tr.

This is an action brought by the plaintiff against the defendant under the provisions of G. L. 917-920, whereby it seeks to recover- taxes for the years 1927, 1928, and 1929, and interest thereon, and also eight per cent, commission claimed to be due under the provisions of G. L. 7458. The defendant pleaded a general denial, and also filed an answer under the provisions of G. L. 918, par. Ill, setting forth the particular grounds whereon he claims that such taxes are invalid or un lawful. There was a trial by jury. At the close of all the evidence the defendant moved for a directed verdict on…