Legal Opinion
American Bond & Investment Co. v. Hopkins
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided September 15, 1909No. 5745PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Appeal from Teller District Court — Hon. William P. Seeds, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Musser
Appellee brought this action to cancel a tax deed to a lot in Cripple Creek, Teller county. While the complaint contains more allegations than are necessary, no objections were made to it and the action may be treated as in form one to quiet title. The questions to be determined are:
First: Is the tax deed void?
Second: Was the possession of the plaintiff alleged in the complaint and proven by the testimony?
The law applicable to this sale is found in 2 Mills ’ Ann. Stats. Sec. 3882 provides that the treasurer shall make out a list of all lands and town lots subject to sale, “with an…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Morris & Thombs v. St. Louis National BankSupreme Court of Colorado · 1892
- Hardin v. ForsytheIllinois Supreme Court · 1880
- Kepley v. ScullyIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
- Bertha Gold Mining & Milling Co. v. BurrSupreme Court of Colorado · 1903
- Merchants' State Bank v. PorterSupreme Court of Colorado · 1894
3Cited by5 opinions
- Colpitts v. FastenauSupreme Court of Colorado · 1948
- Levy v. WelshColorado Court of Appeals · 1979
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- Norris v. KelseyColorado Court of Appeals · 1913
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