Sejnoha v. City of Yankton

[¶ 1.] Joe and Jim Sejnoha (Sejnohas) purchased real estate from Yankton County (County) at a tax sale. At the auction, they were informed that the City of Yank-ton (City) claimed special assessments against a number of lots, including those lots purchased by Sejnohas. After negotiating with City, Sejnohas paid the assessments. Subsequent to that payment, in a separate lawsuit, this Court held that City’s assessments did not survive County’s tax sale. Sejnohas sued City to recover the payments made under the settlement. The trial court granted a directed verdict in favor of City. Sejnoha’s…