Meneice v. Blackstone Mining Co.

— This is an action to quiet title to certain lode mining claims in Elmore county. Appellant is a resident of Hill City; respondent is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of this state. The action was instituted July 81, 1940, by filing a complaint.

Appellant claims title to the property through purchase from Elmore county; and the county’s title rested solely upon a tax deed issued May 13, 1940, by the treasurer for delinquent taxes for the year 1932. Respondent was the original owner and taxpayer. The property was assessed on the assessment roll of Elmore county as follows:…