Scranton v. O'Malley Manufacturing Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Parker,

This is an action in ejectment in which the plaintiff’s title depends on the validity of a sale by the treasurer of the city of Scranton for delinquent taxes. The case was tried by a judge without a jury, judgment was entered for the defendant, and plaintiff has appealed. The judgment must be affirmed.

The city treasurer of Scranton, a city of the second class, by deed dated June 4, 1919, and acknowledged June 7, 1919, attempted to convey to the city of Scranton the land for which this action was brought. The deed recited that the premises were sold at a…