Jenison v. Conklin
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ottawa; Padgham, J. Ejectment by Luman Jenison against John Conklin and wife. Prom a judgment for defendants on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
This is an action of ejectment. Plaintiff showed title from the government, and two tax deeds, and rested. Defendants introduced two tax deeds subsequent to those of the plaintiff. Defendants were in possession. One of their deeds was for the delinquent taxes of 1889; *10the other, for 1890. The court held the deed for the taxes of 1890 valid, and directed a verdict for the defendants. Both parties concede that the deed for the taxes of 1889 is absolutely void.
It is contended by the plaintiff that the deed for the taxes of 1890 is void because no report of sale was made by the county treasurer,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Jenkinson v. Auditor GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Millard v. TruaxMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
3Cited by2 opinions
- Barnum v. BarnesMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
- Dumphey v. Auditor GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1900