Bertram v. Wilbur

The deed of the collector of taxes under which Wilbur, who has entered into possession, claims title to the premises described in the bill of complaint was invalid. The assessments to the George Blanchard heirs who appeared of record as owners of the property, was lawfully levied. But, while the deed recites that demand for payment was made on them, the statute then in force required the collector to state the “ name of the person on whom the demand . . . was made.” St. 1909, c. 490, Part II, §§ 14, 44. Conners v. Lowell, 209 Mass. 111, 118. The ruling of the presiding judge that the deed was…