Pulford v. Whicher
Wisconsin Supreme Court
APPEAL from the Circuit Court for Juneau County. The substance of the complaint is stated in the opinion. The defendants demurred thereto separately, on the grounds (1) that it does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action; (2) that the action was not commenced within the time limited by law, referring to secs. 1189, 1210í£, and 1210, R. S.; (3) that several causes of action have been improperly united. This appeal is from an order overruling the demurrers.
1Opinion of the Court
Cole, 0. J.
It is a mistake to say that this is virtually an action to redeem lands sold for taxes. If that were its only object there would be force in the objection that the action is unnecessary, because the statute provides a mode for redeeming land sold for taxes. But the plaintiffs seek an accounting with the defendants as to the rents received and money paid out for taxes, and also a cancellation of the tax deeds and tax certificates mentioned in the complaint. The relief sought is not confined to mere redemption from taxes.
On the allegations of the complaint, is there any ground for…
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