Sloan v. Sewell

The only questions which require consideration are those arising upon the ruling denying a new trial.

The claim of the appellee, who was the plaintiff below, is for money paid to the county officers upon property purchased by him at a tax sale. The court refused to decree title in him, but did adjudge that he was entitled to enforce a lien against the land of the appellant, for the principal, interest and penalty of the sum paid by him. In support of his complaint, the appellee introduced in evidence, a certificate and deed issued to him by the county auditor. A single objection was made to…