Giardina v. Williams

This appeal involves a right of redemption, pursuant to Code 1975, § 40-10-82 and § 40-10-83, of property sold at a tax sale. The trial court held that Kathryn Williams, the record title holder was entitled to redeem the property. We affirm.

FACTS

Joe Giardina filed a bill to quiet title against Williams, alleging that he owned the property under a tax deed, based on a 1972 tax sale for unpaid 1971 ad valorem taxes owed by Williams. The land in question is a vacant undeveloped lot located in Birmingham, Alabama. Williams denied the material allegations of the complaint and denied that Giardina…