Preston v. Gillam

The land involved, known as the Batson land, was acquired by the town of New Ipswich by a tax collector’s deed on December 31, 1956. At a town meeting held on March 14, 1961 the following article in the warrant was adopted: “To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to administer or dispose of any real estate acquired by the Town through Tax Collector’s deeds.” This vote gave the selectmen full power and authority to sell and convey the Batson land for and on behalf of the town of New Ipswich. Moulton v. Beals, 98 N. H. 461; de Rochemont v. Holden, 99 N. H. 80.

On April 10, 1961,…