Lintott v. McCluskey

In this suit Patrick J. Foley became the purchaser of the mortgaged premises at sheriff's sale at his bid of $5,250. He deposited with the sheriff $500 to secure the bid. It was announced that the premises were to be sold subject to taxes for the years 1926, 1927, 1928, and current water rents, then totaling $504.34. Foley now asks to be relieved of his bid and to have the deposit repaid him, upon the ground that the title is defective.

The notice of this motion did not state the grounds of objection to the sale, but stated that affidavits which were served would be read on the hearing of the…