Lutz v. City of Barre

Barney, CJ.

The plaintiffs are contesting dismissal of their action. The litigation was brought against the City of Barre and its tax collector. The plaintiffs purchased a dwelling house in Barre in 1972. It is alleged that during the examination of the title the then tax collector was asked as to the existence of any delinquent tax liens. He is said to have responded in the negative, and the examiner so certified to the purchasers. After the purchase, in 1973, the plaintiffs were notified that liens were claimed against the property for the years 1969 and *3801970. The plaintiffs then brought…