Hatten v. Parcels of Land Encumbered With Delinquent Tax Liens

Appeal from an order disapproving the sale of a described tract of real estate in Jackson County. The sale was had under the provisions of the Land Tax Collection Act, Sections 1 to 52, inclusive, Laws of Missouri, 1943, p. 1029 et seq., Mo. R.S.A. § 11201.1 et seq. The case involves the construction of the Act, particularly Section 28 thereof, Laws of Missouri, 1943, pp. 1051-1052, Mo. R.S.A. § 11201.28.

Suit was filed September 29, 1945; and default judgment was rendered for $826.44, May 21, 1946. The land was sold to purchaser-appellant Kaplan, the highest bidder, for $1750 and the sheriff…