Colpitts v. Fastenau

Action was brought by defendant in error, Fastenau, as plaintiff, on April 17, 1944, to determine interests in certain real estate situate in Washington county. Therein plaintiff in error, Colpitts, defended and asked that his title be quieted, asserting ownership by virtue of a treasurer’s deed to the county dated the 26th day of December, 1939, issued under tax sale in 1932, and deed from the county to him of like date as the county’s deed, whereunder he had been in possession since its date. Defendant Colpitts here seeks reversal of unfavorable judgment below.

The issues here presented all…