Weston v. Monroe

This is an action of ejectment. Judgment *342was rendered in the court below for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff claimed title under a tax deed based upon the sale of the land for the State tax of 1873, all other taxes having been paid. Defendant Monroe held the original government title to the land, and the other defendants were in possession under him. Plaintiff's title rests upon the validity of his tax deed. Various objections are raised to its validity, two of which are fatal, rendering a. discussion and determination of the other objections unnecessary.

1. The proceedings of the…