People v. Barger

The first section of article nine of the charter of Shawnee-town, in terms, purports to exempt the inhabitants of that city from all State taxes for a period of twenty years. Private Laws 1861, p. 272.

The respondent, who is the county cleric of Gallatin County, acting under this law, refused to extend the State tax for the year 1871. It is claimed, on behalf of the relators, that this section of the city charter is in conflict with the constitution of the State, and therefore void. The object of this proceeding is to compel the respondent to extend the State tax for the year 1871 on the…