Spalding v. Hill

This is an action to clear title to lots numbered 6 to 24, inclusive, in block 76, and lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7, in block 75, all in North Enid. Although plaintiff alleged herself to be the owner and in possession of the lots for ten years last past, the evidence disclosed her possession to be adverse for that time under a tax deed conceded to be void on its face. The object of the suit was to cancel a deed from the owner of the fee, made, executed, and delivered to defendant, Spalding, while out of possession, in violation of our champerty statute (Rev. Laws 1910, sec. 2260). The court…