Hardin v. Crate

We shall not undertake to determine all the questions presented by the record and argued by counsel, but shall direct ■ attention to one which, in the view we take of it, is conclusive of the right of appellant to the land in controversy.

For the purpose of showing.color of title, appellee introduced a tax deed from the sheriff to one Stuart, executed January 13, 1845, and also made proof of the payment of taxes, in the name of the grantee, from the year 1846 to 1854, inclusive.

The land was sold for the taxes of 1855, and redeemed by Stuart on the 11th of May, 1858.

It was also proved that, in…