Goodenow v. State Highway Commissioner

Defendant Gilmore, then owner of the 4 lots in question, defaulted in payment of the 1930 to 1935 taxes. The lots were put up for sale at the May, 1938, tax sale and bid in by the State of Michigan. Gilmore did not redeem within the 18-month period expiring in November of 1939, fixed for that purpose by the statute then in effect. CL 1929, § 3467, as amended by PA 1939, No 52 (CLS 1940, § 3467, Stat Ann 1940 Cum Supp §7.120). By deed dated August 7, 1940 (and also by later deed), after the 18-month redemption period had expired and title had vested in the State of Michigan but before the lots…