Sibley v. . Townsend

The question involved: Did R. Walter Townsend forfeit his life estate in the lands referred to in the complaint by reason of his failure to redeem said lands within twelve months after they had been sold for taxes, as provided in section 7982, Consolidated Statutes? We think so.

O. S., 7982, is as follows: “Every person shall be liable for the taxes assessed or charged upon the property or estate, real or personal, or which he is tenant for life. If any tenant for life of real estate shall suffer the same to be sold for taxes by reason of his neglect or refusal to pay the taxes thereon, and…