Philadelphia v. Miller

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

This is an appeal by Alfred Miller and Benjamin Drob from an order of Court of Common Pleas No. 3 of Philadelphia County discharging a rule to show cause why a judgment for city real estate taxes should not be opened.

The matter was disposed of by the lower court on petition, answer and reply. The facts, which were not in dispute, may be summarized as follows: On February 4,1952 the sheriff sold premises 4108 Pearce Street, Philadelphia, at a second sale for 1947 taxes for the sum of $300.00. The property had previously been listed for sale on June 4, 1951 but the sale was…