Hilton v. Dumphey
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Monroe; Kinne, J. Ejectment by Joseph S. Hilton against Azuba Dumphey. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, C. J.
Action of ejectment. Case tried before the court without a jury, who made findings of fact and law, and entered judgment in favor of defendant. De*242fendant is in possession of the property. Plaintiff claims title under tax deed.
It appears that in 1889 a petition was presented to the township drain commissioner to widen and deepen what is called “Jones’ Drain.” Such proceedings were had that a tax amounting to $40.02 was assessed upon defendant’s land for the construction of the drain. All the other taxes of this year were paid, and the land was returned delinquent for this drain tax. On April…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Anderson v. HillMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- Dawson v. Township of AureliusMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- Camp v. Township of AlganseeMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- Ruggles v. First National BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
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