Philadelphia v. Schofield

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Horace Stern,

The procedure in this case, although adopted by the court below in a creditable attempt to effect a practical adjustment of the controversy, is open to objections which require that the record be remanded for final hearing.

In accordance with the Act of May 16, 1923, P. L. 207, a vacant piece of ground situate at the intersection of the northeast side of Manayunk Avenue and the northwest side of Hermit Street in the City of Philadelphia was sold at sheriffs sale for unpaid taxes due *556the city. The sale was held under that portion of section 31 of the Act…