Andrew v. Reid

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Benson, J.:

This is an action in ejectment by the holder of a tax title against the defendants who are the owners of the land in fee unless their title is extinguished by the tax deed. The judgment was for the defendants, awarding, however, a tax lien in favor of the plaintiffs for taxes for over $250.

Several questions are discussed but only one need be considered since it determines the controversy. The tax deed was issued September 13, 1902, and was recorded October 8, 1902. The land was vacant and unoccupied until the defendants took possession,…