Morris v. Lemmon

This was an action of ejectment begun against the plaintiffs in error as defendants below, by the defendants in error, who claimed the premises in controversy under a tax deed. The cause was tried by the court. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were made. It is brought here on a transcript of the record. The defense relied upon the two-year Statute of Limitations in paragraph 3 of section 16 of the Code. The court found that the tax deed was valid on its face, but invalid for irregularities other*424wise appearing, and awarded plaintiffs judgment for $186.25, and a lien on the premises for…