State ex rel. Saunders v. Fink

Jackson, C.

In a proceeding by the county of Douglas under chapter 75, laws of 1903 (popularly known as the “Scavenger Law”), the city of Omaha, on the 24th day of March, 1905, purchased lots 15 and 16 of J. E. Riley’s Subdivision, an addition to the city of Omaha, the bid of the city on lot 15 being $80.80, and on lot 16 $100. By the decree under which the property was sold it was determined that the tax on lot 15 amounted to $80.80, and on lot 16 to $315.34. The county treasurer issued certificates to the city of Omaha according to the provisions of section 22 of the act under consideration,…