Field v. Barber Asphalt Pav. Co.

McPHERSON, District Judge.

Not being able to announce my views in the presence of counsel, I reduce my conclusions to writing, that they may be advised, and a decree accordingly prepared.

This case is one in equity to cancel certain alleged tax bills, which defendant asserts are liens on plaintiff’s real estate. Under the Missouri statutes, plaintiff, in or out of possession, by proceedings in equity can remove any wrongful cloud upon his title, and this court may follow such procedure. Complainant is the owner of certain lots facing on three streets in the city of Westport, state of Missouri,…