Hilton v. Delong

—Tracy DeLong and Mary Ann DeLong, his wife, were the owners of a tract of land, some seventy-five acres, in Spokane county. They lived on the land, on which was a dwelling house and some other improvements.

In 1931, Spokane county foreclosed its tax lien on the property for several years ’ delinquency, and a tax deed was issued to the county. The DeLongs, however, continued to occupy the premises and were residing .thereon at the time of the institution of the present suit. In 1931, after title had passed to the county, the DeLongs had some informal arrangement with the county commissioners…