Anderson v. Cameron
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Keokuk Superior Court. — Hon. Felix T. Hughes, Judge. Action to recover money paid the city oí Keokuk in redemption from the sale of a lot for special assessments. The trial court sustained a demurrer to the petition, and plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
Deemer, O. J.
Defendants purchased the lot at a tax sale held by the city of Keokuk in the year 1888. On the 9th day of March, 1891, plaintiffs redeemed the lot from the sale by paying the amount necessary to effectuate the redemption to the city of Keokuk, who it is alleged is the agent of the defendant; and that defendant received the money knowing that it had been paid under protest. Sufficient allegations are made to show that the tax for which the sale was made was illegal and void; and, aside from a motion to dismiss, which is without merit, and will be overruled, the sole question in…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Murphy v. CreightonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1876
- Garner v. FrySupreme Court of Iowa · 1898
- Dickerman v. LordSupreme Court of Iowa · 1866
- City of Muscatine v. Keokuk Northern Line Packet Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1876
- Hawkeye Loan & Brokerage Co. v. City of MarionSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
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