Summary

Oklahoma v. Texas (266 U.S. 298…

As to the gross-production tax, we think the state is equitably entitled to the relief sought, and that the amounts to be paid should be computed on the full production. Sufficient money has been set aside, and the payments can be made without material inconvenience or appreciable interruption of other work. In a few instances the tax already has been paid by parties in interest; and of course it should not be paid again. There are also instances where a part only of the proceeds was impounded and the net balance in the receiver's hands is not sufficient to pay the full tax.
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Oklahoma v. Texas (266 U.S. 298…

As to the other tax, we think the state's request should be denied. It comes so late that the weight of equitable considerations is against its allowance. To grant it would require a readjustment of many of the receiver's accounts, would delay the distribution of the proceeds, which in the aggregate reach large figures, and would be distinctly prejudicial to many claimants.
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