Hendrix v. Foote

The record before us contains the theory of an agreed simultaneous trial of two suits in the Chancery Court of Wayne County. In both suits, appellees, as complainants, sought cancellation of tax sales of appellee, Foote's, fractional oil, gas and mineral interests, assessed and sold as fractions of two separate tracts, in 1941 for Foote's default in payment of his 1940 taxes on said fractions in each whole tract of oil, gas and minerals. Confirmation of appellees' title was also prayed. Appellant, in each case, made his answer a cross-bill, seeking cancellation of the claims of appellees to…