McHardy v. State

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

This is an action by Peter McHardy to quiet title to that part of block five, Sargent’s Addition to Hibbing, lying north of a line parallel to and 86.93 feet distant from the north line of said block,, in St. Louis county, Minnesota, upon which is situated a one-story frame house. McHardy is alleged to be the fee owner thereof.

Defendant Eva K. Lind, the appellant herein, answered claiming title to said premises under an alleged tax purchase contract from the state whereby she purchased said premises for the sum of $287. Said purchase was made pursuant to Minn. St.…