Inhabitants of Orneville v. Palmer
79 Me. 472 | Me. | 1887
It is settled law in this state that assessors must qualify by taking the oath of office in the manner prescribed by statute before they can assess a legal tax. R. S., c. 3, § 24; Dresden v. Goud, 75 Maine, 298.
The statute provides that assessors may be sworn "by the town or parish clerk, or by any person authorized by law.” R. S., c. 3, § 24. Two of the assessors attempted to qualify by
Plaintiff nonsuit.