Wilson v. Gholson

Lee Roy McKinnies appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Hamilton County dismissing his petition under section 72 of the Civil Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 110, par. 72) to set aside a tax deed to Hugh Wilson. The only question on appeal is whether the petition was sufficient to require a hearing on the merits.

On November 3, 1975, the county collector sold a parcel of land in Hamilton County for delinquent 1974 general real estate taxes. Wilson purchased the parcel and received a certificate of purchase dated November 3, 1975. The certificate listed Clyde Gholson as the…