North Branch Oil & Gas Co. v. Hodges

Alice Hodges was the owner of an 80-acre farm in Lapeer county. This property was sold to the State for delinquent taxes and on the 10th day of August, 1932, plaintiff herein, the North Branch Oil & Gas Company, having paid the re quired tax moneys to the State, received from the auditor general of the State a tax deed of the premises. Notice to redeem was served, proof of such service filed, and the statutory period for redemption expired. Thereafter, plaintiff filed a petition in the circuit court of Lapeer county in chancery for a writ of assistance. Hearing was had before Judge Paul Y.…