Whitehead v. Garrett

This action was commenced in the district court of Kiowa county by Otis Garrett to quiet title to the west half of the southwest quarter of section 32-5-15. Garrett alleged that he was the owner and in possession of the property under a special warranty deed from W. B. Wright, who acquired his title by virtue of a resale tax deed executed May 20, 1943. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant James E. Whitehead was the holder of an $800 mortgage against the property, and that defendant, the Union Mortgage Company, was the holder of a $1,400 mortgage, both of which were barred by limitations. He…