Scott v. Patterson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

AllyN, J.

On January 24, 3885, certain real estate owned by one D. F. West and wife, in Asotin county, was sold to Elmon Scott by the sheriff, under execution. On the 18th day of February following, the sale to Scott was confirmed, and later, in pursuance of such sale and confirmation, a deed was made by the sheriff to Scott. On July 9,1885, D. F. West and wife transferred to B. F. Patterson their equity of redemption in said realty. In August following, Patterson, then holding the equity of redemption, attempted to redeem the land from this execution…