68 Mich. 263 | Mich. | 1888
Plaintiff sued to recover back an illegal drain tax paid under protest to defendant, who was about to levy on his property. Defendant himself drew up the pro. test for plaintiff to sign, which was general, and not specific, as to reasons of illegality. The court below held the protest should have been specific, and directed judgment for defendant.
Our'statutes provide that in some cases a person may pay taxes in advance of the time they can be enforced,' and do
Judgment must be reversed, and a new trial granted.