Richardson Lumber Co. v. Jasspon
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Cheboygan; Shepherd, J. Bill by the Richardson Lumber Company against Anna Jasspon and Frank W. Gilchrist to quiet title to land. From the decree rendered, complainant appeals. Complainant, by mesne conveyances from the government, became the owner of the original title to the lands here in dispute.
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Appeal from Cheboygan; Shepherd, J. Bill by the Richardson Lumber Company against Anna Jasspon and Frank W. Gilchrist to quiet title to land. From the decree rendered, complainant appeals. Complainant, by mesne conveyances from the government, became the owner of the original title to the lands here in dispute. Its conveyances were obtained, one in November, 1901, and the other in January, 1902. Defendant Jasspon in August, 1899, purchased the lands from the State for delinquent taxes for the years 1882 to 1894, inclusive. Her deeds were duly recorded. Defendant Gilchrist has an interest in…
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
(after stating the facts). Is the notice, served upon the owner of the land in this case, in compliance with Act No. 229, Pub. Acts 1897, and valid ? This is the sole question in the case. Counsel for complainant contends that the notice is void because the return of the sheriff shows that a copy, and not the original notice, was served. It is further contended that this notice is a step in the proceedings to divest the owners of land of their titles, and therefore must be strictly followed. Counsel insists that this notice is similar to, and must be governed by, those cases wherein notices…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Millar v. BabcockMichigan Supreme Court · 1874
- Colton v. RupertMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co. v. MosserMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- King v. HarringtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1866
- Buckley v. LowryMichigan Supreme Court · 1852
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