Gage v. Goudy

In this case, the complainant, William C. Goudy, claiming to be the owner in fee of thirty-five town lots situate in what was formerly the village of Hyde Park, filed his bill in chancery against Asahel Gage, the defendant, to have certain tax-deeds, each purporting to convey certain of said lots, declared to be void, and removed as clouds upon the complainant’s title to said lots. The defendant appeared and answered, alleging the validity of said tax-deeds, and claiming title thereunder to said lots in himself in fee. The cause being heard on pleadings and proofs, a decree was rendered in…