Bogie v. Town of Barnet

Under the provisions of 32 V.S.A. § 5259 a city or town is authorized to become the purchaser of real estate at a tax sale thereof “. . . if a bid not equal to the tax and costs is made at such sale. Land so acquired shall be held, leased, sold and conveyed like other real estate belonging to such city or town.”

Then follows section 5260 which permits redemption by the owner or mortgagee, his representatives or assigns within one year from the day of sale.

In this case the sale was held on February 21, 1966. The Town of Barnet purchased the property for the amount due on the delinquent taxes…