McFadden v. Brady
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Baraga; Haire, J., presiding. Bill by Charles W. McFadden against Thomas Brady and others to quiet title. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
Bill to quiet title. Complainant claims under tax deeds based on the sale of 1893 for taxes of 1891, and on the sale of 1894 for taxes of 1892. Defendants own the government title. The case was heard in open court, and the bill of complaint dismissed. The case is brought here on appeal.
1. The tax deed of 1893, for taxes of 1891, was held void for the reason that no report of sale was filed in the office of the county clerk, as required by section 70 of the tax law (Act No. 206, Pub. Acts 1893). This holding is supported by Millard v. Truax, 99 Mich. 157, and Jenkinson v. Auditor General, 104…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Kneeland v. WoodMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
- Jenkinson v. Auditor GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Millard v. TruaxMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
- Benedict v. Auditor GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
3Cited by1 opinion
- La Fromboise v. PorterMichigan Supreme Court · 1933