Lockridge v. Daggett
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Harrison Histrict Court. Action to recover possession of certain real estate. The plaintiff’s title is based on a tax deed recorded September 22, 1869, and this action was commenced December 31, 1875. The defendants pleaded the statute of limitations and that they were in possession of the premises in controversy. Trial to the court, and judgment for the plaintiff. The defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtSeevers, J.
i. tax deed: limitations: who may plead. The validity of the tax title is in no manner assailed. The only question being whether the action is barred. It is provided by statute, “ hut no person shall be permitted to question the title acquired . . . A by a treasurer’s deed, without first showing that he, or the person under whom he claims, had title to the property at the time of the sale.” Code, § 897.
“No action for the recovery of real jiroperty shall lie, unless the same he brought within five years after the treasurer’s deed is recorded.” Code, § 902.
*333The land in controversy was sold in…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Chandler v. KeelerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1877
- Lockridge v. DaggettSupreme Court of Iowa · 1878
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