Van Duzer v. Anderson

The parties to this appeal are sister and brother. Both are tenants in common by descent of certain real property in Rockland County. At the time of defaults in taxes in 1938, and 1940, appellant, through her children, was in possession of the property. Appellant purchased the property at the tax sales in October, 1939, and October, 1941. Tax deeds were delivered to appellant on December 1, 1942, but they were not recorded until July 26, 1950. In this action commenced in November, 1951, appellant sought to bar the claims of title of respondent and of another, who defaulted in pleading. This…