TROTTER v. TENNESSEE

No. 79.

290 U.S. 354 (1933)

TROTTER, GUARDIAN. v. TENNESSEE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 4, 1933.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Russell R. Kramer for petitioner.

Mr. Sam Johnson, with whom Mr. James G. Johnson was on the brief, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE CARDOZO delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question is whether lands in Tennessee purchased by the guardian of a veteran with moneys received from the United States for the use of the disabled ward are subject to taxation.

Joseph A. Leake became mentally incompetent by reason of his service in the army during the World War. Since May, 1922, the United States Government has paid compensation to his guardian at the rate of $100 a month in accordance...

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