Onslow County v. Phillips

LEWIS, Judge.

On 18 September 1992, plaintiff County of Onslow filed the first of these tax foreclosure actions for late taxes due on four parcels of land owned by defendants. The total amount (principal and interest) due on all four parcels, as stated in the complaints, was $1,298.88. Plaintiff subsequently served all defendants. The Phillips claim that, shortly thereafter, they attempted to pay the taxes but that plaintiff refused to accept their tender unless attorney’s fees of $1600 ($400 per parcel) plus costs were paid to plaintiffs attorney. Defendants answered, filed a counterclaim,…