Littlefield v. Petrick

Plaintiff, claiming to be the owner of a lot in the township of Royal Oak, brought this suit to redeem from certain tax titles held thereon by the defendants. Plaintiff’s deed to this property was executed on May 11,1898, but was not recorded until September 10, 1928, more than 30 years thereafter. The bill of complaint herein was filed the same day. Plaintiff’s grantor permitted the taxes levied against said land to become delinquent for the year 1896 and several subsequent years, and on the sale thereof one Elmer R. Webster became the purchaser and received and recorded his deeds therefor.…