Dike v. McCormick

This equitable proceeding for a declaratory judgment arises out of a threatened tax sale of property which the plaintiff owns jointly with her husband. Although the tax sale was ordered discontinued, other provisions of the chancellor’s order led the plaintiff to appeal. 1

Mrs. Dike and her husband own property in Bristol on which, at the time of this litigation, a part of the taxes levied remained owing. This property was advertised for sale for unpaid taxes. It is uncontroverted that the plaintiff did not receive notice of the pending sale as required by 32 V.S.A. § 5252. It was this…