Hires v. Douglas

The question for determination is whether the chancellor erred in refusing appellants ’ pleas to set aside foreclosure sales and confirmation orders affecting their lands in Blytheville Road Improvement District No. 5, and in Blytheville Road Maintenance District No. 5.

Suits were filed October 26, 1934, with decrees November 28 of the same year. It was alleged that taxes for 1932 had not been paid. Of the lands involved, 230 acres were owned by Edith Hale Howton, and 240 acres were owed by Orlena Hires. There was testimony that the Hires property was worth $25,000, and that the How-ion…