McGahen v. Carr

Wright, C. J.-

— The complainant sets forth in his bill, that in 1852, he purchased from the United States, the lands in controversy, lying in Keokuk county; that he was then, and continued to be, a resident of the State of Yirginia; that for the year 1853, said lands were assessed to Jesse Gahan, and not to the petitioner, and the said taxes, amounted to one dollar and ninety-three cents ; that in 1854, his agent called upon the proper treasurer, to pay the taxes on the land, and was informed that said land was not assessed, and that no taxes were to be paid for the year 1853. He further…