Geraldine v. Miller

Plaintiffs herein seek to quiet title to certain real estate in Otsego county against defendant, who holds tax deeds from the State. The trial court entered a decree in accordance with the prayer of the bill of complaint and defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff Jardine became the owner of the property in 1935 by virtue of a purchase by him at a mortgage foreclosure sale. In November, 1938, he entered into an executory land contract with plaintiff Geraldine, which was modified with reference to mineral rights by a subsequent contract bearing date September 29, 1941. The taxes for the years 1929 to…