Buncombe County v. . Penland

This is an action brought by plaintiff against defendants to foreclose a certificate of tax sale of a certain lot in Buncombe County, N.C. "listed as the property of J. A. Penland" for $317.50. The record discloses affidavit of publication which contains "due search made and the defendants, J. A. Penland and wife, Addie Penland, cannot be found in Buncombe County." Publication is ordered and notice of publication is set forth. Judgment appointing a commissioner and ordering sale and notice of publication set forth. Report of sale, confirmation and decree "County of Buncombe, who became the…