Willard v. Ward County

Burr, Ch. J.

One Olaf Olson was the owner of some lots in Minot, and on his death left a will devising them to his son Oscar and his other children.....

The county became entitled to and received a tax deed. The county appraised the lots at $400, but the property was not sold at the annual sale in 1941.

On November 4, 1941, the plaintiff made a contract with the county auditor to buy the land at the appraised valuation and paid down 25% of the purchase price.

The defendant, Oscar Olson, obtained waivers of interest from the other heirs, and thus claims to be the successor in interest in the land…