Hearn v. Yoder

Plaintiff, W. W. Yoder, sued to quiet title to certain lots in the city of Shawnee, basing his claim of ownership upon a county commissioners’ deed. The county had previously acquired title to the property at a tax resale. The defendants, in their answer, alleged that they were the owners of the property; that in 1930 they mortgaged the same to plaintiff to secure an indebtedness of $1,100; that at the same time and for the same consideration the parties orally agreed that plaintiff should take possession and control of the property, receive the rents and profits therefrom, pay the taxes…