Gage v. Bailey
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Murray F. Tuley, Judge, presiding. This was a bill in equity, filed by William M. Bailey, Geo.
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Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Murray F. Tuley, Judge, presiding. This was a bill in equity, filed by William M. Bailey, Geo. B. Buggies, and Amasa M. Eaton, trustees, under the will of Sarah B. Eaton, deceased, to set aside a sale and conveyance of certain lots for the taxes of 1872. The following is a copy of the affidavit of the service of notice of the purchase, and of the expiration of the time to redeem: “State of Illinois, ") Cook County. ss' “Edward L. Couch being duly sworn, says that he resides in said county, and is the agent of Asahel Gage; that as such…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
A freehold is involved in this litigation, and hence the case is brought directly from the circuit court to this court ion appeal. Both parties claim title to the land described in the hill, complainants” having the patent title, and defendant having a tax deed, which she insists is now the paramount title. It appears the property was assessed for the year 1872, for State, county, town and school taxes, and West Park boulevard assessments. The taxes not having been paid, this property, with other lands and lots, was returned delinquent. On application by the proper officer, judgment was…
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