Scudder v. Hart

BICKLEY, Justice.

This case involves the validity of a tax deed.

Drake (who is not a party to this suit) was the owner of- the land involved herein. In order to secure an obligation to Prendergast (appellant), he conveyed said land by warranty deed with an agreement for reconveyance when the debt was paid. Drake and Prendergast will hereafter occasionally be referred to as the owner and mortgagee respectively. In the fall of 1938, the mortgagee notified' the owner that he needed money, and unless the owner could arrange to pay it he would have to sell the property, whereupon the owner…