Borough of Rockledge v. Baus

Knight, P. J.,

In 1929, the Borough of Rockledge filed a lien for paving and curbing in front of a vacant lot, the property of Fred Baus. The amount of the lien was $175.40, of which the then owner of the lot paid $100.

By deed dated February 9, 1934, and recorded on March 23, 1934, the trustee in bankruptcy of Baus conveyed the above-mentioned lot to petitioner.

On May 24, 1934, the borough issued a sci. fa. on the lien. This writ was directed to “the Real Property hereinafter described, Fred Baus, owner or reputed owner or whoever may be the owner.” The sheriff made return that he had served…