George v. Hefley

Hart, C. J.,

(after stating the facts). Counsel for appellant contend that the redemption by the minor of the land from tax sale in 1920 was unauthorized, and that the court erred in allowing minor to redeem. It is their contention that the minor could not redeem under the statute until after he became of age. We do not agree with counsel in this contention. In the case of Carroll v. Johnson, 41 Ark. 59, it was held that a minor can redeem his land from tax sale at any time during his minority and for two years afterwards, whether the purchase be by the State or by an individual. The court…