Galleger v. Duhigg

The record in this case shows that the plaintiff, a widow, over 69 years old,' allowed taxes and some special assessments on her home to become delinquent for the years 1923 to and including 1927. That the total amount of said taxes and assessments was $336.33. The property was sold at a “scavenger tax sale” on December 3, 1928, and a tax sale certificate issued therefor. On January 18, 1932, a tax deed was issued thereon.

Plaintiff alleges that no valid or completed service of the notice to redeem from the tax sale was given as required by statute; that by reason thereof the treasurer’s tax…