Richards v. Billingslea

Hart, J.,

(after stating the facts). The record shows that J. H. G-reer obtained a tax title to the land described in the complaint and paid the taxes for certain years under it. Subsequently the tax deed to him was declared void, and the trustee of the estate obtained judgment against O. M. Richards, who was then the owner of the land, for the taxes so paid by him. O. M. Richards brought suit against H. L. Billingslea and wife and Mary E. Billingslea on the theory that the covenant of H. Li Billingslea that the land was free from all incumbrances had been broken, and that he was entitled to…