Herd v. City of Middlesboro

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Rees

Reversing in part and affirming in part.

Middlesboro is a city of tbe third class, operating under tbe commission form of government. On June 30, 1936, its board of commissioners adopted an ordi nance levying’ taxes for the fiscal year 1936-1937. The levy amounted to $2.95 on the $100, of which amount $1.29 was for general school purposes, and 19 cents was to pay the interest on and create a sinking fund to pay the principal of certain outstanding school bonds. Of the balance, 39 cents was levied to pay the interest on and create a sinking fund to pay the…