Superior Court of Delaware, 1902

Rettew v. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

Rettew v. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Superior Court of Delaware · Decided July 3, 1902 · Lore
20 Del. 593; 58 A. 828; 4 Penne. 593; 1902 Del. LEXIS 58

Counsel

Henry C. Conrad for plaintiff., William Michael Byrne and John F. Malloy for defendants.

Rettew v. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

Opinion of the Court

Lore, C. J.:

After examination and careful consideration of the printed briefs filed by the respective parties in these cases, the Court have reached the conclusion that as the cases stated show the real property referred to therein is being used for school purposes where the tuition is free, it comes within the constitutional exemption (Section 8, Article 10, Constitution of 1897), and is therefore exempt from taxation.

Let judgment be entered for defendant for costs in each case.

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