Erie v. Piece of Land

Opinion bx

Mr. Justice Linn,

The City of Erie appeals from the dismissal of its petition for an order on the sheriff to sell, on its judgment for city taxes, certain real property clear of liens. The petition averred the judgment and that the city had fixed an upset price of $128,244.01 required to pay all taxes and municipal claims but that such a bid was not received when the property was offered by the sheriff. A rule was granted requiring respondents, parties interested in a mortgage on the property, to show cause why it should not be sold “freed and clear of their respective claims,…