Parsons v. Parker
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Westchester county. Action by Fannie Gr. Parsons against Charles W. Parker to recover possession of land. From a judgment dismissing the complaint, entered on a decision of the court without a jury, plaintiff appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, P. J.
This action is to recover possession of two lots of land in the town of Mamaroneck, Westchester county, described as Nos. 117 and 118 on a map of lands of Thomas R. Hawley. Hawley and his wife conveyed the lots to Henry Parsons, the plaintiff’s husband, in 1871, and in 1874 they were conveyed to the plaintiff. The defendant is in possession, and claims title under two tax leases made by the supervisor of the town pursuant to a sale of the lots for *135unpaid taxes under an assessment for the years 1889 and 1890; and the principal question presented is as to the validity of such assessments and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Hilton v. . FondaNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Stewart v. . CryslerNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
- Sanders v. . DownsNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
3Cited by2 opinions
- Parsons v. . ParkerNew York Court of Appeals · 1899
- In re RiddellNew York County Court, Otsego County · 1909