Gibson v. Reynolds

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Graves, J.:

This is an action of ejectment, commenced in the district court of Kiowa county to recover the possession of the land in controversy. The plaintiff, Gibson, was the owner of the patent title. The defend*256ant, Reynolds, was in possession of the land, claiming under a tax deed only. The sole question presented is whether the tax deed is valid or not. The trial court held that it was void upon its face and awarded the land to the plaintiff. The defendant appeals to this court. The tax deed reads:

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