Clark v. Baker

The above seven cases involve the same question and will be treated as a single case.

The action is trespass and ejectment. Plaintiff’s title rests upon an alleged tax sale. At the conclusion of the evidence in the Superior Court a verdict was directed for plaintiff. Defendant is here on exceptions thereto and further on exception to the action of the trial court in refusing to direct a verdict for defendant.

A tax sale of seven lots was advertised and no claim is made of irregularity in proceedings prior to the auction sale. The tax levied was due to the town of North Smithfield for the year…