De Foresta v. Gast
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from the District Court of Pueblo County. Action for the recovery of real estate (ejectment). Defenses, general denial, and statute of limitations. Trial by the court without a jury; finding and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Elliott
On the trial plaintiff showed title in himself to the land in controversy by patent from the United States and sundry mesne conveyances from the patentee.
Defendant then produced a tax deed showing a conveyance of the property in controversy to himself from the treasurer of Pueblo county. The tax deed shows the sale to have been made on July 5, 1876, for the taxes of 1875 ; the deed was executed November 20, 1879, and was recorded November 29, 1879.
It was admitted that the land in controversy had always been unoccupied and vacant land; also, that defendant had paid all taxes accruing thereon…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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