Strauss v. Thomas

Plaintiff in error brought his action to quiet title, alleging that he was the owner in fee simple, and in possession, of certain'real estate, and that defendant claimed some interest therein adverse to plaintiff, which interest so claimed) was without right or foundation. Defendant put in issue the ownership' of the land by plaintiff, but admitted his possession, and alleged that defendant was, and since the 20th day of May, 1907,'had been, the owner of the property in fee simple derived from a treasurer’s tax deed recorded on the date last above named, and from a subsequent treasurer’s deed…