Penrose v. Cooper

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Porter, J.:

The property in controversy consists of two lots in the city of Wichita. Plaintiff’s title rests upon a tax deed to The Hartford Western Land Company, dated November 28, 1896, recorded December 7, 1896, a quitclaim deed from the tax-title holder to The Anthony Investment Company, dated September 10, 1898, and a quitclaim deed from The Anthony Investment Company to plaintiff Penrose, dated October 2, 1901, which was recorded April 7, 1909. The plaintiff proved these conveyances and that possession was taken under the tax deed September 10,…