First Nat. Bank of Marlin v. Dupuy

ALEXANDER, Justice.

H. A. Dupuy was the tax assessor and collector for the city of Marlin and also the Marlin Independent School District for three terms of two years each, the last term ending April 15, 1936. He was entitled to a commission of 2% of the taxes so assessed by him for his services. On March 30, 1936, he borrowed money from the bank and as security therefor gave to the bank an assignment of all fees and commissions due him by said taxing units for assessing the 1936 taxes. Prior to making the loan, the bank secured a written' acceptance of such assignments, signed by the mayor of…