Getchell v. Walker

All that is written in this opinion must be read in the light of the attitude of both parties that the validity of the assessment and levy of the taxes is not disputed. It is conceded also that the attempted sale in the tax foreclosure proceeding of the real property described in the mortgage was void because the court did not acquire jurisdiction. The publication of the summons in the tax foreclosure proceeding, and in another suit involving the same summons, was held by the Circuit Court to be insufficient to confer jurisdiction. No appeal was taken from that decision. Both parties present…