171 S.E. 590 MARY F. WOODWARD v. CITY OF STAUNTON 36651Supreme Court of Virginia. November 16, 1933 Present, Campbell, C.J., and Holt, Epes, Hudgins, Gregory and Browning, JJ. 1. TAXATION — Necessity of Legislative Authority. — No tax is valid unless it be supported by express legislative authority. 2. TAXATION — Necessity of Legislative Authority. […]